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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 3,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #294 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $41,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $41,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $30,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $26,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 10,874 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 6,423 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1170/1310 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $248 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Florida Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,413 students vs. 3,194 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Florida Southern?
- California Lutheran University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($49,880.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at California Lutheran University than Florida Southern College ($49,880.00 vs. $41,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Florida Southern ($27,080 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 28.5% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($13,800 vs. $17,734)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Florida Southern College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($36,687 vs. $26,704)
California Lutheran University vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 63 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Florida Southern (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Florida Southern (59.1%)
California Lutheran University vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Florida Southern? 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 Florida Southern and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Florida Southern College (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $42,700)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern 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/