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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Goshen, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | goshen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $36,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $36,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $28,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 991 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $20,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $207 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Goshen College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 768 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Goshen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Goshen College?
- Goshen College is 8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Goshen College than Concordia University Chicago ($36,660.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Goshen College ($18,832 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 3.1% lower than costs at Goshen College ($10,762 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Goshen College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($28,700 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Goshen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Goshen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goshen College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 12 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Goshen College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Goshen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Goshen College? 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 Goshen College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,900 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $4,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($20,101 vs. $24,951)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($207 vs. $257)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/