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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $280 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Concordia University Chicago ($34,700.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Concordia University-Texas ($18,832 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 27.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,762 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 2.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Texas ($25,141 vs. $24,594)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 49 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Concordia University-Texas (85.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Concordia University-Texas? 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 Concordia University-Texas and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Concordia University Texas (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $3,800 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,174)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($257 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/