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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | nwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $34,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $34,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $10,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $25,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $20,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 1,349 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1015/1311 | ||
| 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 | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,070 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $228 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Northwestern 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
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,253 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Northwestern College?
- California Lutheran University is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at California Lutheran University than Northwestern College ($47,500.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than California Lutheran University ($25,704 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 45.5% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($10,644 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($30,597 vs. $20,487)
California Lutheran University vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 7 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is the same as at Northwestern College (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $930 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($22,070 vs. $23,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($228 vs. $237)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/