College comparison

California Lutheran University vs Portland Actors Conservatory

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	Portland Actors Conservatory Portland, OR
Acceptance ratePortland Actors Conservatory is more selective	76%	75%
SAT (25–75)	1150–1330	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,296	11
Avg net price	$30,109	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Thousand Oaks, CA	Portland, OR

Quick answers

Is California Lutheran University or Portland Actors Conservatory harder to get into?

Portland Actors Conservatory is more selective: California Lutheran University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Portland Actors Conservatory's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California Lutheran University vs Portland Actors Conservatory?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1150–1330 at California Lutheran University and — at Portland Actors Conservatory. 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.