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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Endicott College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Beverly, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 4,254 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | endicott.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Endicott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $38,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $38,312 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $17,372 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $39,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $17,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Endicott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 4,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Endicott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Endicott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Endicott College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Endicott College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Endicott 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
- Endicott College is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (4,254 students vs. 3,413 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Endicott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Endicott College?
- California Lutheran University is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($49,880.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at California Lutheran University than Endicott College ($49,880.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Endicott College ($27,080 vs. $39,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Endicott College are 2.1% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($17,372 vs. $17,734)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Endicott College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 109% larger than aid received Endicott College ($36,687 vs. $17,557)
California Lutheran University vs. Endicott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Endicott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Endicott College or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Endicott College (3.55)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Endicott College (72.3%)
California Lutheran University vs. Endicott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Endicott 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 Endicott College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than California Lutheran University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Endicott College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $52,500)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College 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/