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Campbell University Dominican Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WCU UIC Lewis University| Concordia University Chicago | Gardner Webb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | GWU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | GWU | ||
| 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,144 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or GWU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 8.7% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Gardner Webb University ($33,944.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than GWU ($18,832 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 0.1% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,762 vs. $10,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 4.2% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($25,141 vs. $24,130)
Concordia University Chicago vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 70 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than GWU (74.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or GWU? 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 GWU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Gardner Webb University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,800 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,500)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $18 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $24,969)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/