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Overview |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 9,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | usfca.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $54,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $54,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $42,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $30,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 23,103 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 16,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 34% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | USF | ||
| 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or USF?
- University of San Francisco is 15.7% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at USF than California Lutheran University ($54,980.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than USF ($30,416 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 6.8% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($15,490 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than University of San Francisco (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 1% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($30,916 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. USF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 63 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming USF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USF (3.57)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than USF (71.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or USF? 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 USF and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than California Lutheran University (70% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $12,500 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/