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Overview |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #814 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $23,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $23,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $11,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $26,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,197 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 30.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 22, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | North Greenville 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 North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,125 students)
California Lutheran University vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or North Greenville University?
- California Lutheran University is 101.4% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at California Lutheran University than North Greenville University ($47,500.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than California Lutheran University ($11,705 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 40.8% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,000 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 13.6% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($30,597 vs. $26,941)
California Lutheran University vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 7 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 Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than North Greenville University (76.1%)
California Lutheran University vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or North Greenville 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 North Greenville University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than North Greenville University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $24,400 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/