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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Rockville Centre, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #250 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | molloy.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $34,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $34,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $27,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $20,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 5,412 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 4,147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Molloy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Molloy College is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Molloy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Molloy College?
- California Lutheran University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Molloy College for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at California Lutheran University than Molloy College ($47,500.00 vs. $34,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Molloy College than California Lutheran University ($27,243 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 10.5% lower than costs at Molloy College ($15,490 vs. $17,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Molloy College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 46.9% larger than aid received Molloy College ($30,597 vs. $20,822)
California Lutheran University vs. Molloy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Molloy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Molloy College or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 42 points higher than at Molloy College (1067)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Molloy College (24)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Molloy College (3.2)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Molloy College (76.6%)
California Lutheran University vs. Molloy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Molloy 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 Molloy College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Molloy College (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Molloy College earn on average $3,100 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Molloy College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Molloy College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Molloy College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/