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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than California Lutheran University based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 3,413 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Western New England University?
- California Lutheran University is 15% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($49,880.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at California Lutheran University than Western New England University ($49,880.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Western New England University ($27,080 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 19% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($14,900 vs. $17,734)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University as Western New England University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Western New England University ($36,687 vs. $27,351)
California Lutheran University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 29 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
California Lutheran University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Western New England 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 Western New England University and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Western New England University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $1,900 more per year than California Lutheran University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,900)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/