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Overview |
California Lutheran University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | jessup.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $13,249 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $27,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 710 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | San Jose Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | San Jose Christian College | ||
| 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 San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 1,624 students)
California Lutheran University vs. San Jose Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or San Jose Christian College?
- California Lutheran University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than San Jose Christian College for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at California Lutheran University than William Jessup University ($47,500.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jessup University than California Lutheran University ($27,591 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 16.9% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($13,249 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than William Jessup University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 28.3% larger than aid received William Jessup University ($30,597 vs. $23,855)
California Lutheran University vs. San Jose Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or San Jose Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose Christian College or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 97 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
California Lutheran University vs. San Jose Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or San Jose Christian College? 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 Jose Christian College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than William Jessup University (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $17,800 more per year than San Jose Christian College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $40,100)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/