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Overview |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #472 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $39,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $39,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $29,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $24,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 3,576 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 2,467 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 69% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $234 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,744 students)
Biola University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Biola University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Biola University than Concordia University Irvine ($44,382.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Biola University ($29,508 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 21.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,522 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Concordia University Irvine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($26,521 vs. $24,623)
Biola University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 86 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Concordia University-Irvine? 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 Concordia University-Irvine and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $600 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $1,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $24,500)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/