FLC-Durango vs Chadron State

Fort Lewis College and Chadron State College, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Fort Lewis, nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, boasts a diverse student body and a focus on liberal arts and sciences. Chadron State, located in the scenic Nebraska Sandhills, emphasizes hands-on learning and career preparation. While both colleges offer a wide range of academic programs, Fort Lewis has a higher acceptance rate and a larger student body, while Chadron State has a higher graduation rate and a stronger focus on undergraduate teaching. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Chadron State College	Fort Lewis College
Overview
Location	Chadron, Nebraska	Durango, Colorado
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	54.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	92.8%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	970 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	16 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		24.0%
Students submitting ACT score		24.0%
Total number of applicants		3,795
Total number of admissions given out		3,520
Admitted students who chose to enroll		960
Yield rate		27.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,992 Out of state: $24,022	In state: $24,486 Out of state: $35,142
Average net price	$15,147	$15,807
Tuition	In state: $5,720 Out of state: $5,750	In state: $7,056 Out of state: $17,712
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,090 Meal plan: $4,450	Room/dormitory: $4,796 Meal plan: $5,588
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $6,963	93.0% Average amount $13,606
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $4,623	33.0% Average amount $4,956
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $9,349	2.0% Average amount $12,308

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,800 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%	3,449 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%
Graduate students	450 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%	118 Men 23.7% Women 76.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	47.0%	64.1%
International students	1.3%	0.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	1,197	1,524
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Nebraska Colorado South Dakota Wyoming Florida	Colorado New Mexico Arizona Alaska Oklahoma

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Public Administration and Social Service	Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	38.7%	44.1%
Dropout rate	21.8%	19.3%
Transferred out	37.8%	34.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,478 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $77,045 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,195 Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $49,361 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,481 Year 2: $41,844 Year 3: $43,873 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,127 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $43,003 Plant Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,245 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $40,159 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,603 Year 2: $37,699 Year 3: $38,920 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,383 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,964 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,098 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $35,318 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $30,855 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,618 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: N/A	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,623 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $46,551 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,333 Year 2: $35,934 Year 3: $44,548 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,786 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $42,602 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,208 Year 2: $32,119 Year 3: $37,787 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,074 Year 2: $33,565 Year 3: $35,906 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,932 Year 2: $24,532 Year 3: $34,632 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,053 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $32,467 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,928 Year 2: $23,745 Year 3: $31,481 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,260 Year 2: $25,856 Year 3: $31,335 Anthropology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,895 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $30,447

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