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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #529 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | trevecca.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $16,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $21,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 1,658 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $193 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Trevecca Nazarene University | ||
| 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 Trevecca Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,327 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Trevecca Nazarene University?
- California Lutheran University is 74% more expensive to attend than Trevecca Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at California Lutheran University than Trevecca Nazarene University ($47,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trevecca Nazarene University than California Lutheran University ($16,080 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trevecca Nazarene University are 56.5% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($9,900 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trevecca Nazarene University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Trevecca Nazarene University ($30,597 vs. $21,013)
California Lutheran University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Trevecca Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trevecca Nazarene University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 83 points higher than at Trevecca Nazarene University (1026)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Trevecca Nazarene University (3.43)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Trevecca Nazarene University (70.9%)
California Lutheran University vs. Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Trevecca Nazarene 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 Trevecca Nazarene University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Trevecca Nazarene University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Trevecca Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $45,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- Trevecca Nazarene University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trevecca Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/