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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 48% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 3,413 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $49,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than California Lutheran University ($51,140.00 vs. $49,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Saint Joseph's University ($27,080 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 12.7% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($15,740 vs. $17,734)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($36,687 vs. $29,400)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Saint Joseph's University (86.4%)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Saint Joseph's University? 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 University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than California Lutheran University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $6,100 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $8 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,008)
- Saint Joseph's University and California Lutheran University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University 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/