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Overview |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 34% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,991 students)
California Lutheran University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or DeSales University?
- California Lutheran University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at California Lutheran University than DeSales University ($47,500.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than California Lutheran University ($29,104 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 14.7% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($13,500 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 10% larger than aid received DeSales University ($30,597 vs. $27,824)
California Lutheran University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 55 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than California Lutheran University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $6,800 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $51,100)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/