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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #472 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $39,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $39,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $29,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $24,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 3,576 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 2,467 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 69% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $234 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 29% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Concordia University-Irvine?
- California Lutheran University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at California Lutheran University than Concordia University Irvine ($47,500.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than California Lutheran University ($29,508 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 21.3% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($12,770 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($30,597 vs. $24,623)
California Lutheran University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 80 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
California Lutheran University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $322 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $23,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($234 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/