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Overview |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | St. Bona | ||
| 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 St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,602 students)
California Lutheran University vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or St. Bona?
- California Lutheran University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at California Lutheran University than Saint Bonaventure University ($47,500.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than California Lutheran University ($26,004 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 7.2% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($14,450 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($30,597 vs. $27,605)
California Lutheran University vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 43 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
California Lutheran University vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $9,100 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $48,800)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona 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/