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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | Aug 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $244 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | EIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,746 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or EIU?
- Eastern Illinois University is 38.7% more expensive to attend than Lewis-Clark State College for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Eastern Illinois University ($20,252.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than EIU ($11,476 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 27.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($8,460 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Lewis Clark State College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($11,773 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 71 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than EIU (68%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or EIU? 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 EIU and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Lewis Clark State College (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $1,706 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,944 vs. $23,650)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($226 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/