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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 3,595 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Western Oregon State College?
- Lewis & Clark College is 578.7% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Western Oregon University ($59,250.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Lewis and Clark ($16,754 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 31.7% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($10,923 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Western Oregon University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 452.6% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($38,167 vs. $6,907)
Lewis and Clark vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Western Oregon University (73% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,400)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,502)
- Western Oregon University and Lewis and Clark graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/