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HBU University of Redlands Azusa Pacific University Cal State Long Beach PLNU California Baptist University Biola University UC Riverside UCLA Cal Poly Chapman UO| California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 3,588 students)
California Lutheran University vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or University of St Thomas?
- California Lutheran University is 49.7% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at California Lutheran University than University of St Thomas ($47,500.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than California Lutheran University ($19,207 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 58.7% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($9,760 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 32% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($30,597 vs. $23,181)
California Lutheran University vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 6 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than University of St Thomas (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $700 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Lutheran University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than California Lutheran University graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/