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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 77% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,903 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Southern Adventist University?
- California Lutheran University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at California Lutheran University than Southern Adventist University ($47,500.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than California Lutheran University ($24,332 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 86% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($8,330 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Southern Adventist University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 118.6% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($30,597 vs. $14,000)
California Lutheran University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
California Lutheran University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Southern Adventist University (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $44,600)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University 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/