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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $49,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $49,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $21,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $34,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $34,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 28,469 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 21,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1130/1328 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 53% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 3,413 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Pace University-New York?
- California Lutheran University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($49,880.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at California Lutheran University than Pace University New York ($49,880.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Pace University-New York ($27,080 vs. $34,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 22.9% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($17,734 vs. $21,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Pace University New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Pace University New York ($36,687 vs. $34,148)
California Lutheran University vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 49 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Pace University-New York (77.1%)
California Lutheran University vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Pace University New York (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $5,200 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/