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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,706 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,388 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,386 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,330 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,508 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,981 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,256 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 3,821 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $215 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 3,706 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or EWU?
- Lewis Clark State College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($7,388.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at EWU than Lewis Clark State College ($24,833.00 vs. $21,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than EWU ($12,508 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 20.7% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($12,330 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Lewis Clark State College (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($8,756 vs. $6,981)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 31 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lewis-Clark State College (89.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or EWU? 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 EWU and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Lewis Clark State College (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,000)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $1,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($20,818 vs. $21,944)
- EWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($215 vs. $226)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/