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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $281 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,456 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Albion College?
- Albion College is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Albion College than Concordia University Chicago ($54,410.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Albion College ($18,832 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 15.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,762 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 88.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($47,406 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 57 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Albion College? 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 Albion College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,200)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($257 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/