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Overview |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 25,282 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #789 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | sfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $17,955 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $13,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $9,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 29,932 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 28,195 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $178 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | San Francisco State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Francisco State University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (25,282 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. San Francisco State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or San Francisco State?
- California Lutheran University is 727.2% more expensive to attend than San Francisco State for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at California Lutheran University than San Francisco State University ($47,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco State University than California Lutheran University ($13,267 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 15.9% lower than costs at San Francisco State University ($15,490 vs. $17,955)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than San Francisco State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 211.3% larger than aid received San Francisco State University ($30,597 vs. $9,830)
California Lutheran University vs. San Francisco State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or San Francisco State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco State or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 130 points higher than at San Francisco State (979)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Francisco State (21)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at San Francisco State (3.31)
- San Francisco State has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. San Francisco State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or San Francisco State? 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 San Francisco State and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than San Francisco State University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $5,300 more per year than San Francisco State graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $52,600)
- San Francisco State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,000)
- San Francisco State graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($178 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/