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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,413 students vs. 3,142 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Arcadia?
- California Lutheran University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($49,880.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at California Lutheran University than Arcadia University ($49,880.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than California Lutheran University ($26,994 vs. $27,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 9.1% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($16,250 vs. $17,734)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Arcadia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($36,687 vs. $34,234)
California Lutheran University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 5 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Arcadia University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $46,400)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/