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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $186 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 17% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 3,746 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 11.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Northeastern State University ($20,252.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Lewis-Clark State College ($9,669 vs. $11,476)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 2% lower than costs at Lewis Clark State College ($8,292 vs. $8,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Lewis Clark State College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($8,528 vs. $6,555)
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 Northeastern State University (988) is 49 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 NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
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 Lewis-Clark State College is higher than Northeastern State University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,000)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $3,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,944)
- NSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($186 vs. $226)
- 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. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/