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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 3,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | callutheran.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $47,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $47,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $30,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $30,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 5,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 4,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,615 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. California Lutheran University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University is 14% more expensive to attend than Azusa Pacific University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at California Lutheran University than Azusa Pacific University ($47,500.00 vs. $41,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than California Lutheran University ($26,666 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 68% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($9,222 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University as California Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Azusa Pacific University ($30,597 vs. $27,474)
Azusa Pacific University vs. California Lutheran University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific 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 Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 29 points higher than at Azusa Pacific University (1080)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Azusa Pacific University (24)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Azusa Pacific University (87%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. California Lutheran University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific 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 Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Azusa Pacific University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Azusa Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $54,200)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/