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Overview |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $244 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,537 students)
California Lutheran University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or OC?
- California Lutheran University is 93.5% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at California Lutheran University than Oklahoma Christian University ($47,500.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than California Lutheran University ($20,237 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 87.1% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($8,280 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($30,597 vs. $17,601)
California Lutheran University vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 9 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OC (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at OC (3.62)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or OC? 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 OC and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $16,100 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $41,800)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $652 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,652)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($237 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/