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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 972 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at CCAD than Concordia University Chicago ($37,650.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than CCAD ($18,832 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 2.2% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,762 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 8.2% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($25,141 vs. $23,246)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Concordia University Chicago .
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than CCAD (91%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Concordia University Chicago (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $4,200 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,100)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More CCAD 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/