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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Baker | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1130 | ||
| 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 | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,105 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Baker?
- Concordia University Chicago is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Baker University ($33,944.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Baker ($18,832 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 14% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,440 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Baker University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 7.9% larger than aid received Baker University ($25,141 vs. $23,294)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 1 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Baker (91.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Baker? 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 Baker and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Baker University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($24,951 vs. $24,999)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/