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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1170 | ||
| 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 | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Indianapolis | ||
| 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 University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 5,018 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or University of Indianapolis?
- Concordia University Chicago is 2.1% more expensive to attend than University of Indianapolis for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Indianapolis ($33,944.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than University of Indianapolis ($18,832 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,762 vs. $11,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as University of Indianapolis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 7.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($26,961 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 17 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Indianapolis (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Indianapolis students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than University of Indianapolis (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $1,500 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/