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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | Willamette University | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,909 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Willamette University?
- Lewis & Clark College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Lewis and Clark than Willamette University ($59,250.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Lewis and Clark ($32,957 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 0.3% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($14,340 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Willamette University ($38,167 vs. $27,700)
Lewis and Clark vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lewis and Clark (3.95)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Lewis & Clark College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/