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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Lipscomb?
- California Lutheran University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at California Lutheran University than Lipscomb University ($47,500.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than California Lutheran University ($27,937 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 10.4% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($14,036 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($30,597 vs. $24,404)
California Lutheran University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 67 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) 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 Lipscomb (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
California Lutheran University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Lipscomb University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/