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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 63% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Drake | ||
| 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
- Drake University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Drake?
- Drake University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Drake than California Lutheran University ($47,564.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than California Lutheran University ($30,333 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 33.9% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,570 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 2.2% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($31,274 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 115 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Drake students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) 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 Drake (3.7)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Drake (67.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Drake? 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 Drake and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than California Lutheran University (75% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $10,600 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/