College comparison

California Lutheran University vs Seattle 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	Seattle University Seattle, WA
Acceptance rateCalifornia Lutheran University is more selective	76%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1150–1330	1200–1430
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,296	4,062
Avg net price	$30,109	$34,662
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Thousand Oaks, CA	Seattle, WA

Quick answers

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

California Lutheran University is more selective: California Lutheran University's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Seattle University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1150–1330 at California Lutheran University and 1200–1430 at Seattle 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.