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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | |||
| 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $277 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 363 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 137.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($32,770.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($19,505 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 0.8% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($12,160 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Penn State Greater Allegheny (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 106.1% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($21,163 vs. $10,269)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 47 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Penn State Greater Allegheny students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $16,300 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $2,893 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,818)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/