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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 |
University of St Thomas | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 82% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 3,595 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Lewis and Clark than University of St Thomas ($59,250.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Lewis and Clark ($30,137 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 14.3% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($12,587 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 18.2% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($38,167 vs. $32,284)
University of St Thomas vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
University of St Thomas vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Lewis & Clark College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $11,100 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/