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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $275 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 82% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Champlain College | ||
| 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 Lutheran University is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,543 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Champlain College?
- California Lutheran University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at California Lutheran University than Champlain College ($47,500.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Champlain College ($30,416 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 5.4% lower than costs at Champlain College ($15,490 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Champlain College ($30,597 vs. $26,498)
California Lutheran University vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Champlain College (1156) is 47 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Champlain College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
California Lutheran University vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Champlain College (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $47,200)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,643)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($237 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/