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Overview |
Samford University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Thousand Oaks, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | callutheran.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $47,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $47,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $30,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $30,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Samford University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 5,150 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Samford University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Samford University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Samford University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | California Lutheran 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
- Samford University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,615 students)
Samford University vs. California Lutheran University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at California Lutheran University than Samford University ($47,500.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Samford University ($30,416 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Samford University are 37.5% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,264 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Samford University as California Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Samford University ($30,597 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. California Lutheran University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University 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 Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 53 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. California Lutheran University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than California Lutheran University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $500 more per year than Samford University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $57,400)
- Samford University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Samford University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Samford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/