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Overview |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 56% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Scranton is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 5.1% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at University of Scranton than California Lutheran University ($49,912.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than University of Scranton ($30,416 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,490 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than University of Scranton (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($30,597 vs. $30,218)
California Lutheran University vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 25 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 Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
California Lutheran University vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than California Lutheran University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $4,200 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/