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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,706 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,388 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,386 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,330 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,508 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,981 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 77% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,256 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 3,821 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 8, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $155 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 3,706 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 56% more expensive to attend than Lewis-Clark State College for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $7,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.1% higher at UWT than Lewis Clark State College ($40,878.00 vs. $21,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Lewis-Clark State College ($11,290 vs. $12,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 29.3% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($12,330 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis Clark State College than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 93.7% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($13,521 vs. $6,981)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Tacoma Campus (966) is 27 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UWT (82.9%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or UWT? 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 UWT and Lewis-Clark State College.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $27,800 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $38,000)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $6,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,944)
- UWT graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($155 vs. $226)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/