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Overview |
California Lutheran University | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #192 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 37% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | MCPHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or MCPHS?
- California Lutheran University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than MCPHS for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at California Lutheran University than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($47,500.00 vs. $36,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than MCPHS ($30,416 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 26% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($15,490 vs. $19,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 69.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($30,597 vs. $18,093)
California Lutheran University vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 39 points higher than at MCPHS (1070)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MCPHS (24)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MCPHS (3.41)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than California Lutheran University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $44,800 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/