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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,178 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Delaware Valley University than Concordia University Chicago ($39,500.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Delaware Valley University ($18,832 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 38% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($10,762 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Delaware Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($28,430 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 53 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Delaware Valley University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $800 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/