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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Longmeadow, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | baypath.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $35,781 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $35,781 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,799 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $18,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $27,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 788 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 596 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1020/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,011 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $248 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 95% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Bay Path University | ||
| 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 Bay Path University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,465 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Bay Path University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Bay Path University?
- Bay Path University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($35,781.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Bay Path University than Concordia University Chicago ($35,781.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay Path University than Concordia University Chicago ($18,502 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 18.9% lower than costs at Bay Path University ($10,762 vs. $12,799)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Bay Path University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay Path University students is 11% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($27,913 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Bay Path University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Bay Path University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bay Path University or Concordia University Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Bay Path University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Bay Path University (75.6%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Bay Path University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Bay Path University? 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 Bay Path University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Bay Path University is higher than Concordia University Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bay Path University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,300)
- Bay Path University students graduate with a $940 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,011 vs. $24,951)
- Bay Path University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($248 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay Path University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/