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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $180 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Whitman College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,493 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Whitman College?
- Lewis & Clark College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Lewis and Clark than Whitman College ($59,250.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Whitman College ($35,832 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 1.2% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($14,220 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 19.1% larger than aid received Whitman College ($38,167 vs. $32,047)
Lewis and Clark vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College 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 Whitman College (3.68)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (86% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,500)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($180 vs. $253)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/