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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Baldwin-Wallace College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,220 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- California Lutheran University is 31% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at California Lutheran University than Baldwin Wallace College ($47,500.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baldwin Wallace College than California Lutheran University ($28,705 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baldwin Wallace College are 21.1% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($12,796 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baldwin Wallace College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($30,597 vs. $24,981)
California Lutheran University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Baldwin-Wallace College (3.7)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
California Lutheran University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Baldwin-Wallace 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than California Lutheran University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $49,600)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/