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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $129 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Jefferson?
- California Lutheran University is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at California Lutheran University than Thomas Jefferson University ($47,500.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than California Lutheran University ($28,110 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 5.3% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($14,715 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 6.2% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($32,486 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or California Lutheran University .
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and California Lutheran University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $65,000 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $57,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($129 vs. $237)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/