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SPU University of Redlands UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University Azusa Pacific University Cal State Long Beach PLNU Gonzaga Saint Martin's University California Baptist University University of Puget Sound| Pacific Lutheran University | California Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Thousand Oaks, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,633 | 3,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plu.edu | callutheran.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,472 | $47,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,472 | $47,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,826 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,825 | $30,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,435 | $30,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,334 | 5,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,964 | 4,490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,800 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
PLU | California Lutheran University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Lutheran University is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (3,615 students vs. 2,633 students)
PLU vs. California Lutheran University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLU or California Lutheran University?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than California Lutheran University for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at PLU than California Lutheran University ($49,472.00 vs. $47,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than California Lutheran University ($24,825 vs. $30,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 31% lower than costs at California Lutheran University ($11,826 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University as California Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 19.1% larger than aid received California Lutheran University ($36,435 vs. $30,597)
PLU vs. California Lutheran University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLU or California Lutheran University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between California Lutheran University or PLU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 8 points higher than at California Lutheran University (1109)
- Incoming PLU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at California Lutheran University (25)
- Accepted freshman California Lutheran University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than California Lutheran University (87.2%)
PLU vs. California Lutheran University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLU or California Lutheran 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 California Lutheran University and PLU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than California Lutheran University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from California Lutheran University earn on average $5,600 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $52,300)
- California Lutheran University students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,800)
- California Lutheran University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Lutheran University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/