| California Lutheran University | vs. | UC Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks, California | Location | Santa Cruz, California |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $50,670 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$14,560
Out-Of-State$45,337 |
| 94% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 65% |
| $29,756 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $20,896 |
| 88.88 % | Acceptance Rates | 62.54 % |
| 12.23 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 10.18 % |
| 1,220 | SAT Score | - |
| 26 | ACT Score | - |
| 73 % | Graduation Rate | 76 % |
| 22 % | Transfer-out Rate | 5 % |
| 81 % | Retention Rate | 88 % |
| 3,615 | Student Population | 19,478 |
| 179 | Number of Faculties | 688 |
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |