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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,706 | 14,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,388 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,386 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,330 | $12,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,508 | $8,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,981 | $15,073 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,256 | 15,201 | ||
| Admitted | 3,821 | 11,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 885/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $176 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (14,779 students vs. 3,706 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or NMSU?
- Lewis Clark State College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,388.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at NMSU than Lewis Clark State College ($23,407.00 vs. $21,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Lewis-Clark State College ($8,353 vs. $12,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 2.5% lower than costs at Lewis Clark State College ($12,026 vs. $12,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Lewis Clark State College (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 115.9% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($15,073 vs. $6,981)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 44 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 NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than NMSU (75.7%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Lewis Clark State College (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,000)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,826 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($17,118 vs. $21,944)
- NMSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($176 vs. $226)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/