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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,526 | 5,371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,916 | $9,675 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,916 | $28,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,002 | $16,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,247 | $17,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,507 | $7,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,334 | 3,564 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 2,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (5,371 students vs. 3,526 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Southern Oregon University?
- Lewis & Clark College is 540% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $9,675.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at Lewis and Clark than Southern Oregon University ($61,916.00 vs. $28,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Lewis and Clark ($17,433 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 8.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($15,002 vs. $16,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 441.7% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($38,507 vs. $7,108)
Lewis and Clark vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Lewis and Clark (74.5%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Southern Oregon University? 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 Southern Oregon University and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Southern Oregon University (73% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,009 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,491 vs. $24,500)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/