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Overview |
Lewis University | UMHB | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis University | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $276 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis University | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than UMHB based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 3,575 students)
Lewis University vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or UMHB?
- Lewis University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Lewis University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($36,320.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than UMHB ($19,184 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 20.8% lower than costs at Lewis University ($9,900 vs. $11,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 69.7% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($26,423 vs. $15,574)
Lewis University vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 4 points higher than at UMHB (1047)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $45,200)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,750)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($254 vs. $276)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/