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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Marymount University | ||
| 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 Marymount University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,711 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Marymount University than Concordia University Chicago ($35,950.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Marymount University ($18,832 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 45.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($10,762 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($26,190 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 48 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Marymount University? 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 Marymount University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Marymount University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/