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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 943 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($46,364.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Colby-Sawyer ($26,353 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 34.6% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($12,160 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 79.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($37,913 vs. $21,163)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/