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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #138 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,880 | $50,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,880 | $50,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,734 | $16,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,080 | $36,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,687 | $32,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,290 | 2,244 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 1,792 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1134/1320 | 1212/1418 | ||
| 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 | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $259 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Westmont College | ||
| 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
- California Lutheran University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (3,413 students vs. 1,310 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $49,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Westmont College than California Lutheran University ($50,550.00 vs. $49,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Lutheran University than Westmont College ($27,080 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 8.4% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($16,360 vs. $17,734)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Lutheran University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Lutheran University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Westmont College ($36,687 vs. $32,414)
California Lutheran University vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 70 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming Westmont College 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 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Westmont College (79.9%)
California Lutheran University vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Westmont College? 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 Westmont College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than California Lutheran University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $54,600)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,123)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($237 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/