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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $193 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 3,746 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Lewis Clark State College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than University of Houston Downtown ($20,252.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than University of Houston-Downtown ($11,476 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($8,460 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis Clark State College than University of Houston Downtown (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Downtown students is 19.7% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($7,849 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Lewis Clark State College (939) is 45 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Houston-Downtown students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at Lewis-Clark State College is higher than University of Houston Downtown (28% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,400 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $3,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,944)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($193 vs. $226)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/