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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Trinity | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,692 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Trinity?
- Lewis & Clark College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Trinity University ($59,250.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Lewis and Clark ($30,038 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 1.8% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($14,134 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 13.5% larger than aid received Trinity University ($38,167 vs. $33,614)
Lewis and Clark vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Lewis & Clark College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/