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Overview |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 82% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 3,595 students)
SCU vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Lewis and Clark than Santa Clara University ($59,250.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than SCU ($35,832 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 19% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($14,384 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Santa Clara University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 50.9% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($38,167 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU 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 SCU .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at SCU (3.67)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than SCU (52.1%)
SCU vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Lewis & Clark College (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $31,000 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $50,900)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/