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Overview |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Thousand Oaks, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 3,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | callutheran.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $47,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $47,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $30,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $30,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 5,150 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 4,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 4% |
Students |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | California Lutheran University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. California Lutheran University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at California Lutheran University than Prescott College ($47,500.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than California Lutheran University ($25,317 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 62.7% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($9,520 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 51.9% larger than aid received Prescott College ($30,597 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. California Lutheran University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or California Lutheran University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California Lutheran University or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 70 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
Prescott College vs. California Lutheran University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Prescott College (64% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/