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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Sacramento State | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 31,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | csus.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Sacramento State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $11,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $9,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Sacramento State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 25,276 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 23,559 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 930/1130 | ||
| 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 | Sacramento State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Sacramento State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $162 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Sacramento State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Sacramento State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Sacramento State | ||
| 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
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (31,818 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Sacramento State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Sacramento State?
- California Lutheran University is 727.2% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State 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 Sacramento ($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 Sacramento than California Lutheran University ($11,596 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 5.1% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($15,490 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than California State University Sacramento (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 219.1% larger than aid received California State University Sacramento ($30,597 vs. $9,590)
California Lutheran University vs. Sacramento State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Sacramento State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sacramento State or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 161 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Sacramento State (3.42)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Sacramento State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Sacramento State? 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 Sacramento State and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than California State University Sacramento (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($15,750 vs. $23,000)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($162 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/