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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Goucher College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Goucher College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 1,727 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Goucher College than California Lutheran University ($49,020.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Goucher College ($30,416 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 8.3% lower than costs at Goucher College ($15,490 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 15% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($35,187 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Goucher 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 Goucher College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than California Lutheran University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Goucher College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $52,200)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/