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Overview |
California Lutheran University | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Thousand Oaks, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,615 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #347 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | callutheran.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Lutheran University | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,500 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,500 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,490 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,416 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,597 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
California Lutheran University | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,150 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 4,490 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Lutheran University | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
California Lutheran University | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
California Lutheran University | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
California Lutheran University | Whittier 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 Whittier College based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 1,192 students)
California Lutheran University vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Lutheran University or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 3% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Whittier College than California Lutheran University ($48,924.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than California Lutheran University ($28,368 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Lutheran University are 0.9% lower than costs at Whittier College ($15,490 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than California Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 13.2% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($34,623 vs. $30,597)
California Lutheran University vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Lutheran University or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or California Lutheran University .
- The average SAT score at California Lutheran University (1109) is 52 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming California Lutheran University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- California Lutheran University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
California Lutheran University vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Lutheran University or Whittier 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 Whittier College and California Lutheran University.
- The graduation rate at California Lutheran University is higher than Whittier College (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $47,400)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More California Lutheran University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/