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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,526 | 1,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,916 | $59,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,916 | $59,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,002 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,247 | $42,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,507 | $33,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,334 | 5,548 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,232 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1185/1390 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | University of Puget Sound | ||
| 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 University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (3,526 students vs. 1,914 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or University of Puget Sound?
- Lewis & Clark College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than University of Puget Sound for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $59,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than University of Puget Sound ($61,916.00 vs. $59,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than University of Puget Sound ($38,247 vs. $42,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($15,002 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of Puget Sound ($38,507 vs. $33,161)
Lewis and Clark vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Lewis and Clark (74.5%)
Lewis and Clark vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is the same as at University of Puget Sound (73% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/