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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 281 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $22,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $12,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 30.5% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 281 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Penn State Shenango?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 141.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Penn State Shenango ($32,770.00 vs. $22,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($16,778 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 6.8% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($12,160 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Shenango than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 63.3% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($21,163 vs. $12,956)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 48 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Shenango is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,818)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Shenango graduates. ($247 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Shenango 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/