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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Tulsa is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (3,769 students vs. 3,615 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Tulsa University?
- California Lutheran University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Tulsa University for in-state tuition ($47,500.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at California Lutheran University than University of Tulsa ($47,500.00 vs. $45,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Tulsa than California Lutheran University ($28,087 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 35.6% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,426 vs. $15,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 20.5% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($36,877 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 186 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at California Lutheran University (3.73)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
California Lutheran University vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Tulsa University? 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 Tulsa University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than California Lutheran University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $1,300 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,986)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University 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/