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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $252 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Bethel 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
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,546 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Bethel University?
- California Lutheran University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at California Lutheran University than Bethel University ($47,500.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than California Lutheran University ($29,915 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 34.8% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,490 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Bethel University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 24.4% larger than aid received Bethel University ($30,597 vs. $24,586)
California Lutheran University vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 18 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
California Lutheran University vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Bethel 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 Bethel University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than California Lutheran University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $50,100)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,400)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($237 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/