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Overview |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 26,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | ucsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,883 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $16,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $20,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 53% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 110,995 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 28,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 25.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1230/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $16,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $170 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | UCSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. UCSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or UCSB?
- California Lutheran University is 310.8% more expensive to attend than UCSB for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at California Lutheran University than University of California Santa Barbara ($47,500.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Santa Barbara than California Lutheran University ($16,874 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 9% lower than costs at University of California Santa Barbara ($15,490 vs. $16,883)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than University of California Santa Barbara (99% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 50.1% larger than aid received University of California Santa Barbara ($30,597 vs. $20,389)
California Lutheran University vs. UCSB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or UCSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCSB or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Santa Barbara (1248) is 139 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming UCSB students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman UCSB students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than UCSB (25.8%)
California Lutheran University vs. UCSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or UCSB? 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 UCSB and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than California Lutheran University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of California Santa Barbara earn on average $1,100 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,900)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $6,549 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($16,451 vs. $23,000)
- UCSB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($170 vs. $237)
- More UCSB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/