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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $263 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Eastern Michigan University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 134.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Eastern Michigan University ($33,944.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Concordia University Chicago ($15,826 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 5.9% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($10,762 vs. $11,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 152.8% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($25,141 vs. $9,945)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 18 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Eastern Michigan University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $700 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,600)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $549 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,500)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($257 vs. $263)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/