College comparison

California Baptist University vs California Lutheran University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	California Baptist University Riverside, CA	California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Lutheran University is more selective	85%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	1150–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	8,179	2,296
Avg net price	$26,285	$30,109
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Riverside, CA	Thousand Oaks, CA

Quick answers

Is California Baptist University or California Lutheran University harder to get into?

California Lutheran University is more selective: California Baptist University's acceptance rate is approximately 85% and California Lutheran University's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Baptist University vs California Lutheran University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California Baptist University and 1150–1330 at California Lutheran University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.