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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1040/1218 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,169 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Central College?
- Concordia University Chicago is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Central College ($33,944.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Central College ($18,832 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 0.9% lower than costs at Central College ($10,762 vs. $10,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 128.6% larger than aid received Central College ($25,141 vs. $10,999)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 21 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Central College (79.2%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Central College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/