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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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 Mount Union based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,130 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or University of Mount Union?
- Concordia University Chicago is 1.6% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Mount Union ($33,944.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than University of Mount Union ($18,832 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,762 vs. $11,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as University of Mount Union (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($25,141 vs. $22,459)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 31 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming University of Mount Union students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Mount Union students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Concordia University Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $5,900 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/