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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Fresno, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #589 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | fresno.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $33,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $33,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $9,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $15,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $26,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 832 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 970/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Fresno Pacific University | ||
| 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
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Fresno Pacific University based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,032 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Fresno Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Fresno Pacific University?
- California Lutheran University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Fresno Pacific University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at California Lutheran University than Fresno Pacific University ($47,500.00 vs. $33,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno Pacific University than California Lutheran University ($15,255 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno Pacific University are 67.7% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($9,238 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno Pacific University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Fresno Pacific University ($30,597 vs. $26,985)
California Lutheran University vs. Fresno Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Fresno Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fresno Pacific University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 121 points higher than at Fresno Pacific University (988)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fresno Pacific University (22)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fresno Pacific University (3.54)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Fresno Pacific University (75%)
California Lutheran University vs. Fresno Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Fresno Pacific University (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Fresno Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $43,600)
- Fresno Pacific University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Fresno Pacific University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/