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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #300 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | sjcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $31,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $31,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $18,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $20,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 4,306 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1093/1306 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's College New York is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Saint Joseph's College-New York?
- California Lutheran University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at California Lutheran University than Saint Joseph's College New York ($47,500.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than California Lutheran University ($18,001 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 82.2% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($8,500 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Saint Joseph's College New York (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 50.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($30,597 vs. $20,286)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Saint Joseph's College-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College-New York or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 99 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Saint Joseph's College-New York (76.7%)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Saint Joseph's College-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 Saint Joseph's College-New York and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College-New York is higher than California Lutheran University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $54,600)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-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/