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Overview |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Fresno, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 23,999 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #891 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | csufresno.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $7,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $9,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 18,551 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 17,703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | California State University-Fresno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fresno is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (23,999 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. California State University-Fresno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or California State University-Fresno?
- California Lutheran University is 727.2% more expensive to attend than California State University-Fresno for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at California Lutheran University than California State University Fresno ($47,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fresno than California Lutheran University ($7,507 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Fresno are 39.8% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,080 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than California State University Fresno (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 207% larger than aid received California State University Fresno ($30,597 vs. $9,968)
California Lutheran University vs. California State University-Fresno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or California State University-Fresno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California State University-Fresno or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 212 points higher than at California State University-Fresno (897)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at California State University-Fresno (19)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at California State University-Fresno (3.12)
- California State University-Fresno has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. California State University-Fresno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or California State University-Fresno? 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 California State University-Fresno and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than California State University Fresno (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $11,400 more per year than California State University-Fresno graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $46,500)
- California State University Fresno students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- California State University-Fresno graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-Fresno students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/