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Overview |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 16% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,015 students)
California Lutheran University vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or ONU?
- California Lutheran University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at California Lutheran University than Ohio Northern University ($47,500.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than California Lutheran University ($27,398 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 20.1% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($12,900 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Ohio Northern University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($30,597 vs. $24,235)
California Lutheran University vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 49 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
California Lutheran University vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or ONU? 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 ONU and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than California Lutheran University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $13,300 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/