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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duquesne University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (8,107 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Duquesne University?
- California Lutheran University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at California Lutheran University than Duquesne University ($47,500.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Duquesne University ($30,416 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 5.1% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($14,744 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Duquesne University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($30,597 vs. $26,800)
California Lutheran University vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 29 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Duquesne University? 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 Duquesne University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than California Lutheran University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $7,200 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/