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Overview |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | San Jose, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 36,062 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | sjsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $19,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $13,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 35,780 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 28,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $59,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 1% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | San Jose State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (36,062 students vs. 3,413 students)
California Lutheran University vs. San Jose State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or San Jose State?
- California Lutheran University is 768.7% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($49,880.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at California Lutheran University than San Jose State University ($49,880.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than California Lutheran University ($13,833 vs. $27,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 12% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($17,734 vs. $19,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than San Jose State University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 224.3% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($36,687 vs. $11,311)
California Lutheran University vs. San Jose State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or San Jose State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Jose State or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 54 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than San Jose State (80.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. San Jose State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or San Jose 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 Jose State and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than San Jose State University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $57,900)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/