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CofC Dominican PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU UIC Lewis University North Greenville University UofSC ECU| Concordia University Chicago | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | CSU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,418 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or CSU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 15.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Charleston Southern University ($33,944.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Concordia University Chicago ($17,536 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 4.5% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,762 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($26,417 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 17 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than CSU (86.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or CSU? 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 CSU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Charleston Southern University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,800)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/