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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $270 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 12% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,559 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Pacific than California Lutheran University ($50,884.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Pacific ($30,416 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 7.5% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($14,408 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Pacific University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 9% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($33,340 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 19 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Pacific University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $46,800)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,156)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($237 vs. $270)
- More Pacific 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/