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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Chapman | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Orange, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 10,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #111 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | chapman.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Chapman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $60,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $60,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $45,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $33,510 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Chapman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 13,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 9,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Chapman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Chapman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $216 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Chapman | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Chapman | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Chapman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chapman University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (10,014 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Chapman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Chapman?
- Chapman University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($60,288.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Chapman than California Lutheran University ($60,288.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Chapman ($30,416 vs. $45,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 9.5% lower than costs at Chapman University ($15,490 vs. $16,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Chapman University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chapman University students is 9.5% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($33,510 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Chapman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Chapman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chapman or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 108 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Chapman (3.7)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Chapman (72.5%)
California Lutheran University vs. Chapman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Chapman? 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 Chapman and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than California Lutheran University (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $2,062 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $23,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($216 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/