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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Long Beach, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 38,973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | csulb.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $14,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $9,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 74,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 29,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Cal State Long Beach Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Cal State Long Beach?
- California Lutheran University is 727.2% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at California Lutheran University than California State University Long Beach ($47,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than California Lutheran University ($9,346 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 3.7% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($14,932 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than California State University Long Beach (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 222.8% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($30,597 vs. $9,478)
California Lutheran University vs. Cal State Long Beach Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Cal State Long Beach? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Long Beach or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 53 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
California Lutheran University vs. Cal State Long Beach Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Cal State Long Beach? 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 Cal State Long Beach and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than California State University Long Beach (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach 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/