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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | UO | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $218 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | UO | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | UO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or UO?
- Lewis & Clark College is 373.5% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than University of Oregon ($59,250.00 vs. $39,158.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Lewis and Clark ($22,077 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($14,384 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than University of Oregon (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 290.8% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($38,167 vs. $9,767)
Lewis and Clark vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or UO? 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 UO and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than University of Oregon (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $1,900 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $3,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($21,101 vs. $24,500)
- UO graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($218 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/