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Idaho University of Puget Sound Boise State EWU EOU Evergreen| Lewis Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1110 | |||
| 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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis Clark State College is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 487 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 542.9% more expensive to attend than Lewis-Clark State College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Lewis Clark State College ($45,000.00 vs. $20,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($11,476 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 110.9% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($8,460 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Lewis Clark State College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 209.8% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($20,309 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or Lewis-Clark State College .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art is higher than Lewis Clark State College (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lewis Clark State College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $29,900)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $6,037 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($21,944 vs. $27,981)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($226 vs. $289)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/