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Overview |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | North Central College | ||
| 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 North Central College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,695 students)
California Lutheran University vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or North Central College?
- California Lutheran University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than North Central College for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at California Lutheran University than North Central College ($47,500.00 vs. $42,866.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Central College than California Lutheran University ($25,285 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central College are 29.1% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,998 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 0.6% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($30,776 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 16 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at North Central College (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at North Central College (3.6)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than North Central College (60.9%)
California Lutheran University vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or North Central 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 North Central College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is the same as at North Central College (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $9,000 more per year than North Central College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $48,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More North Central 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/