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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Stetson 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
- Stetson University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Stetson University than California Lutheran University ($51,960.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than California Lutheran University ($25,756 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 1.3% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($15,290 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 37.8% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($42,150 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Stetson 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 Stetson University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is the same as at Stetson University (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $45,400)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/