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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1240/1440 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 455 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Soka University of America?
- Lewis & Clark College is 78.4% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Soka University of America ($59,250.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Lewis and Clark ($17,928 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 7.2% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($13,422 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Soka University of America ($38,167 vs. $34,200)
Lewis and Clark vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Lewis & Clark College (87% vs. 73%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($22,288 vs. $24,500)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/