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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $253 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 3,595 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Loyola Marymount for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Lewis and Clark than Loyola Marymount University ($59,250.00 vs. $54,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Loyola Marymount ($35,832 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 11.9% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($14,384 vs. $16,098)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 82.6% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($38,167 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Loyola Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Loyola Marymount (3.92)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is higher than Lewis & Clark College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $50,900)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $2,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($21,668 vs. $24,500)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($224 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/