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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | BSU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or BSU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 302.5% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Ball State University ($33,944.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Concordia University Chicago ($12,615 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 1.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,762 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 120.2% larger than aid received Ball State University ($25,141 vs. $11,418)
Concordia University Chicago vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 23 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than BSU (68.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or BSU? 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 BSU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Ball State University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More BSU 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/