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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | rollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $56,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $56,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $15,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $35,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $35,837 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 9,022 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 4,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Rollins | ||
| 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
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,029 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Rollins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Rollins?
- Rollins College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Rollins than California Lutheran University ($56,110.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Rollins ($30,416 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 0.6% lower than costs at Rollins College ($15,490 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Rollins College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 17.1% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($35,837 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Rollins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Rollins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rollins or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Rollins (50%)
California Lutheran University vs. Rollins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Rollins? 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 Rollins and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Rollins is higher than California Lutheran University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Rollins graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $51,600)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rollins graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Rollins graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/