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Overview |
California Lutheran University | PUC | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $310 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 870 students)
California Lutheran University vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or PUC?
- California Lutheran University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at California Lutheran University than Pacific Union College ($47,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than California Lutheran University ($21,841 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 67% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($9,273 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 30.9% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($30,597 vs. $23,383)
California Lutheran University vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 125 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PUC (3.24)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than PUC (48.5%)
California Lutheran University vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or PUC? 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 PUC and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Pacific Union College (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $1,300 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $30,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($237 vs. $310)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/