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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| California Lutheran University | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 43% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $158 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or San Diego State?
- California Lutheran University is 727.2% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at California Lutheran University than San Diego State University ($47,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than California Lutheran University ($13,017 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 27.3% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($15,490 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than San Diego State University (99% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 208% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($30,597 vs. $9,934)
California Lutheran University vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 21 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
California Lutheran University vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or San Diego State? 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 San Diego State and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than California Lutheran University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $4,500 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $7,651 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($15,349 vs. $23,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($158 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State 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/