College comparison

California Lutheran University vs Northwest 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 Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA	Northwest University Kirkland, WA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Lutheran University is more selective	76%	83%
SAT (25–75)	1150–1330	1040–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,296	645
Avg net price	$30,109	$22,288
Median earnings (10 yr)California Lutheran University reports higher median earnings	$68,712	$54,914
Graduation rate	70%	71%
Median debt	$21,669	$20,891
Economic mobility	1.2%	1.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

California Lutheran University is more selective: California Lutheran University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Northwest University's is approximately 83% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1150–1330 at California Lutheran University and 1040–1350 at Northwest 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.