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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,706 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,388 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,386 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,330 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,508 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,981 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 90% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,256 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 3,821 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $253 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 3,706 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis-Clark State College for in-state tuition ($9,000.00 vs. $7,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Western Oregon State College than Lewis Clark State College ($28,710.00 vs. $21,386.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than Western Oregon State College ($12,508 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 6.2% lower than costs at Lewis Clark State College ($11,610 vs. $12,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Lewis Clark State College (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 19.2% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($8,319 vs. $6,981)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State College or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Western Oregon University (946) is 7 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Lewis-Clark State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Lewis-Clark State College (89.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State College or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Lewis Clark State College (39% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $2,558 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($21,944 vs. $24,502)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($226 vs. $253)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/