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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Moraga, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 2,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | stmarys-ca.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $53,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $53,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $32,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $39,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 3,353 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 2,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1070/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $66,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| 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 Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,765 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Marys College of California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Saint Marys College of California?
- Saint Marys College of California is 13.1% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Saint Marys College of California than California Lutheran University ($53,732.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Saint Marys College of California ($30,416 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 5.9% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($15,490 vs. $16,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 27.9% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($39,139 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Marys College of California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Saint Marys College of California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Marys College of California or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 15 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Saint Marys College of California (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Saint Marys College of California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Saint Marys College of California? 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 Marys College of California and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Saint Marys College of California (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $8,900 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/