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Cal Poly vs. LPU

Both California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Life Pacific University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Life Pacific University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Cal Poly's tuition ($30,995) is more expensive than LPU ($20,462).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (29.75%) is lower than LPU (93.95%).
  • LPU has higher yield (28.03%) than Cal Poly (27.83%).
  • LPU's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (20 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (22,000 students) is larger than LPU (500 students) with more enrolled students.
  • LPU ($8,272) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($7,853).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (85%) is higher than LPU (46%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,853
Test Scores
Admission
29.75% Acceptance Rate
27.83% Yield
Enrollment
21,026 Undergraduate
974 Graduate
151 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
881 Faculties (full-time)
2,386 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,094 annual charge
-8,820 capacity
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Life Pacific University

Life Pacific University

Private, 4 years • San Dimas, CA #19 Faith-based Schools, #CA in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$20,462
Financial Aid
$8,272
Test Scores
Admission
93.95% Acceptance Rate
28.03% Yield
Enrollment
397 Undergraduate
103 Graduate
198 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
62 Staffs (full-time)
$55,883 Faculty Salary
$57,533 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,300 annual charge
-305 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
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