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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 64% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,667 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Carthage?
- California Lutheran University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at California Lutheran University than Carthage College ($47,500.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than California Lutheran University ($26,209 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 22.5% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($12,648 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 49% larger than aid received Carthage College ($30,597 vs. $20,535)
California Lutheran University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 36 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Carthage (81.8%)
California Lutheran University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Carthage College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $48,800)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Carthage 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/