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Overview |
California Lutheran University | JCU | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 34% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,922 students)
California Lutheran University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or JCU?
- California Lutheran University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at California Lutheran University than John Carroll University ($47,500.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than JCU ($30,416 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 17.3% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($13,200 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 0.6% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($30,597 vs. $30,415)
California Lutheran University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 18 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JCU (3.66)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than JCU (82.4%)
California Lutheran University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or JCU? 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 JCU and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than California Lutheran University (71% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $300 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $57,600)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,939)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More JCU 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/