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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 6,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #450 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | suffolk.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $42,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $42,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $18,482 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $32,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $27,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 9,699 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 8,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $59,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Suffolk 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
- Suffolk University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Suffolk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Suffolk University?
- California Lutheran University is 11% more expensive to attend than Suffolk University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at California Lutheran University than Suffolk University ($47,500.00 vs. $42,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Suffolk University ($30,416 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 19.3% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($15,490 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Suffolk University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($30,597 vs. $27,856)
California Lutheran University vs. Suffolk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Suffolk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Suffolk University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 85 points higher than at Suffolk University (1024)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Suffolk University (23)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Suffolk University (86.8%)
California Lutheran University vs. Suffolk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Suffolk 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 Suffolk University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Suffolk University (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Suffolk University earn on average $1,200 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($59,100 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Suffolk University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Suffolk University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Suffolk University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/