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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| California Lutheran University | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1070/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $264 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 74% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | UT | ||
| 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or UT?
- California Lutheran University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at California Lutheran University than The University of Tampa ($47,500.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than UT ($30,416 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 27.4% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($12,160 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 118% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($30,597 vs. $14,034)
California Lutheran University vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 17 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UT (3.5)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than UT (26.3%)
California Lutheran University vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or UT? 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 UT and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than The University of Tampa (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $6,100 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $51,800)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,557 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,557)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($237 vs. $264)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/