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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Whitman College UWT Willamette University UWB USF Washington State Reed Western Washington University| Lewis & Clark College | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1150/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Seattle U?
- Lewis & Clark College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Lewis and Clark than Seattle University ($59,250.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Lewis and Clark ($35,412 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 6.4% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,524 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Seattle University ($38,167 vs. $30,917)
Lewis and Clark vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Seattle U? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Seattle U and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Seattle University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $50,900)
- Seattle University and Lewis and Clark graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($24,500 vs. $24,500)
- Seattle University and Lewis and Clark graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/