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Overview |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 3,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #200 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $61,916 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $61,916 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $15,002 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $38,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $38,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 6,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 82% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (4,494 students vs. 3,526 students)
PLNU vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 45.3% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($61,916.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than Point Loma Nazarene University ($61,916.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Lewis and Clark ($36,370 vs. $38,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 16.7% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($12,850 vs. $15,002)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Point Loma Nazarene University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 89.9% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($38,507 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU 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 PLNU .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lewis and Clark (74.5%)
PLNU vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU 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/