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Overview |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Redlands, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #248 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | redlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $55,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $55,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $15,758 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $28,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $42,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 3,872 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1113/1278 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $294 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | University of Redlands | ||
| 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
- California Lutheran University is larger than than University of Redlands based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,460 students)
California Lutheran University vs. University of Redlands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or University of Redlands?
- University of Redlands is 16.5% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($55,328.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at University of Redlands than California Lutheran University ($55,328.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Redlands than California Lutheran University ($28,157 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Redlands ($15,490 vs. $15,758)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than University of Redlands (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Redlands students is 38.1% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($42,251 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. University of Redlands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or University of Redlands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Redlands or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at University of Redlands (1130) is 21 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Redlands (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Redlands students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than University of Redlands (81.9%)
California Lutheran University vs. University of Redlands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or University of Redlands? 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 University of Redlands and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at University of Redlands is higher than California Lutheran University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Redlands graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $56,400)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Redlands graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,500)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Redlands graduates. ($237 vs. $294)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Redlands students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/