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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Adelphi University?
- California Lutheran University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Adelphi University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at California Lutheran University than Adelphi University ($47,500.00 vs. $42,085.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than California Lutheran University ($26,953 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 16.3% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($15,490 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Adelphi University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Adelphi University ($30,597 vs. $28,826)
California Lutheran University vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 15 points higher than at Adelphi University (1094)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Adelphi University (3.69)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
California Lutheran University vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Adelphi 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 Adelphi University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than California Lutheran University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Adelphi University earn on average $500 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Adelphi University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Adelphi University graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/