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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 1,688 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- California Lutheran University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at California Lutheran University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($47,500.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than California Lutheran University ($25,201 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 36.2% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,374 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($30,597 vs. $26,523)
California Lutheran University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 12 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (3.7)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
California Lutheran University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is the same as at Nebraska Wesleyan University (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $51,800)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/