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Overview |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 37% | ||
Campus |
AU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Concord University?
- Averett University is 340.7% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at AU than Concord University ($37,640.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than AU ($8,464 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 12.6% lower than costs at Averett University ($10,090 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 136% larger than aid received Concord University ($26,246 vs. $11,120)
AU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 81 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at AU (3.07)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Concord 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 Concord University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Concord University (41% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/