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Overview |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Lewiston, ID | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #969 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | lcsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $6,999 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $20,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $6,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 3,938 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 3,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 850/1110 | ||
| 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 | Aug 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $21,944 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $226 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 3,746 students)
Idaho vs. Lewis-Clark State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College?
- Lewis Clark State College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Idaho than Lewis Clark State College ($25,418.00 vs. $20,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than Idaho ($11,476 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 17% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,460 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Lewis Clark State College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 69.4% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($11,105 vs. $6,555)
Idaho vs. Lewis-Clark State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis-Clark State College or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 122 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Lewis-Clark State College has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Lewis-Clark State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or Lewis-Clark State College? 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-Clark State College and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Lewis Clark State College (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $8,900 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $2,335 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($21,944 vs. $24,279)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($226 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis-Clark State College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/