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Overview |
California Lutheran University | McKendree University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 871/1277 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | McKendree 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 McKendree University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 1,960 students)
California Lutheran University vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or McKendree University?
- California Lutheran University is 48.3% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at California Lutheran University than McKendree University ($47,500.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than California Lutheran University ($22,431 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 33.6% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,590 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 26.7% larger than aid received McKendree University ($30,597 vs. $24,145)
California Lutheran University vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 103 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
California Lutheran University vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or McKendree 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 McKendree University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than McKendree University (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $9,600 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $48,300)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than McKendree University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than McKendree University graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/