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Overview |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1030/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 3,309 students)
Lewis University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Lewis University ($50,484.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($19,472 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 15.4% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,140 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 39.7% larger than aid received Lewis University ($37,176 vs. $26,606)
Lewis University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 84 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Lewis University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lewis University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,500)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $646 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,271)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($254 vs. $261)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/