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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,706 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,388 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,386 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,330 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,508 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,981 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,256 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 3,821 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 840/1100 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $320 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 3,706 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or NSU?
- Lewis Clark State College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,388.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Norfolk State University ($21,386.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Lewis-Clark State College ($12,272 vs. $12,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 5.5% lower than costs at Lewis Clark State College ($11,692 vs. $12,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Lewis Clark State College (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 59.8% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($11,153 vs. $6,981)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Lewis Clark State College (939) is 131 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Lewis-Clark State College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than NSU (87.5%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or NSU? 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 NSU and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Lewis Clark State College (33% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lewis Clark State College earn on average $1,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,700)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $9,056 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($21,944 vs. $31,000)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($226 vs. $320)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/