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Overview |
California Baptist University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Thousand Oaks, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 3,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | callutheran.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $47,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $47,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $30,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $30,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 5,150 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 4,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | California Lutheran University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
California Baptist University | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist 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
- California Baptist University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Baptist University vs. California Lutheran University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or California Lutheran University?
- California Lutheran University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than California Baptist University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at California Lutheran University than California Baptist University ($47,500.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Baptist University than California Lutheran University ($27,304 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 38.2% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,210 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than California Baptist University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 34.5% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($30,597 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. California Lutheran University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 149 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. California Lutheran University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than California Baptist University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $12,800 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $45,100)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/