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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $225 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Northwood University-Michigan based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,246 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Concordia University Chicago is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Northwood University Michigan ($33,944.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,832 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 12.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,762 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Northwood University Michigan (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 20.1% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($25,141 vs. $20,925)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 21 points higher than at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwood University-Michigan students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Northwood University-Michigan? 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 Northwood University-Michigan and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Northwood University Michigan (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $8,200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $42,300)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $3,176 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($21,775 vs. $24,951)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($225 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/