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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 3,746 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or MSU?
- Lewis Clark State College is 19.1% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Midwestern State University ($20,252.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Lewis-Clark State College ($11,361 vs. $11,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 18.7% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,460 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Lewis Clark State College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 62.4% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($10,643 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 63 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Lewis-Clark State College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or MSU? 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 MSU and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Lewis Clark State College (34% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $355 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,944 vs. $22,299)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($226 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/