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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | EIU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #672 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $244 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | EIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or EIU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 249.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Eastern Illinois University ($33,944.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Concordia University Chicago ($13,380 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 0.5% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,762 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 113.5% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($25,141 vs. $11,773)
Concordia University Chicago vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 37 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than EIU (68%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or EIU? 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 EIU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Eastern Illinois University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,300)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,951)
- EIU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($244 vs. $257)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/