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Overview |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Berkeley, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 45,699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | berkeley.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $22,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $16,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $25,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 125,910 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 14,677 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 11.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1310/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $74,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $14,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $146 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | UC Berkeley | ||
| 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
- University of California Berkeley is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (45,699 students vs. 3,413 students)
California Lutheran University vs. UC Berkeley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or UC Berkeley?
- California Lutheran University is 321.5% more expensive to attend than UC Berkeley for in-state tuition ($49,880.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at California Lutheran University than University of California Berkeley ($49,880.00 vs. $42,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Berkeley than California Lutheran University ($16,997 vs. $27,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 28% lower than costs at University of California Berkeley ($17,734 vs. $22,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than University of California Berkeley (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 41.4% larger than aid received University of California Berkeley ($36,687 vs. $25,951)
California Lutheran University vs. UC Berkeley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or UC Berkeley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Berkeley or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Berkeley (1397) is 288 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming UC Berkeley students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Berkeley students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UC Berkeley (11.7%)
California Lutheran University vs. UC Berkeley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or UC Berkeley? 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 UC Berkeley and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at UC Berkeley is higher than California Lutheran University (90% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of California Berkeley earn on average $16,800 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($74,700 vs. $57,900)
- University of California Berkeley students graduate with a $8,800 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($14,200 vs. $23,000)
- UC Berkeley graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($146 vs. $237)
- More UC Berkeley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/