Lewis or the Isle of Lewis (' ), is the northern part of the largest island of the Western Isles (') or Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Another name usually used in a cultural or poetic context is Eilean an Fhraoich , '. The southern part of the island is called Harris ('). The two names however refer to the two parts of the same island despite the use of the terms 'Isle of Lewis' and 'Isle of Harris'.
Lewis is, in general, the lower lying part of Lewis and Harris, with Harris being more mountainous. The flatter, more fertile land means Lewis contains the only town, Stornoway, and three-quarters of the population of the Western Isles. Beyond human habitation, the island's diverse habitats are home to an assortment of flora and fauna, such as the golden eagle, red deer and seals and are recognised in a number of conservation areas.
Lewis is of Presbyterian tradition with a rich history, having once been part of the Norse Kingdom of Mann and the Isles. Today, life is very different to elsewhere in Scotland with Sabbath observance, the Gaelic language and peat cutting retaining more importance than elsewhere. Lewis has a rich cultural heritage as can be seen from its myths and legends as well as the local literary and musical traditions.
The first evidence of human habitation on Lewis is found in peat samples which indicate that about 8,000 years ago, much of the native woodland was torched to make way for grassland to allow deer to graze. The earliest archaeological remains date from about 5,000 years ago. At that time, people began to settle in permanent farms rather than following their herds. The small houses of these people have been found throughout the Western Isles, in particular, at Dail Mhor, Carloway in Lewis. The more striking great monuments of this period are the temples and communal burial cairns at places like Calanais. The Scots are recorded as arriving from around 1AD, bringing their still present Gaelic language with them.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 37% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Northwest Conference) Basketball (Northwest Conference) Baseball (Northwest Conference) Track (Northwest Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 27,494 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 216 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,045 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,039 | 4% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 13,995 | 80% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,157 | 79% | |
Any Aid: |
87% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 65% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 72% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 590 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 690, Math: 670 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 40% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 26, Verbal: 25, Math: 24 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 30, Verbal: 31, Math: 29 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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L & C is in Oregon, and Carleton is in Minnesota. I'm interested in these schools and I hope someone can give me some input! Thanks so much, answers are much appreciated :)
Also if you are familiar with the weather around Portland, Oregon and Minnesota that'd be extremely helpful. Thanks.
30 months ago
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Carleton has a great academic reputation (nationally), Lewis and Clark much less so. If I were looking at grad school applicants from each school, with similar test scores and GPAs, and both had great letters of recommendation, I'd favor the candidate from Carleton because of the nationally-recognized rigor of its programs of study.
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