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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | HSU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,765 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or HSU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 10.6% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Hardin Simmons University ($33,944.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than HSU ($18,832 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 7.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,980 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 10.8% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($25,141 vs. $22,695)
Concordia University Chicago vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 17 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than HSU (88.2%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or HSU? 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 HSU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Hardin Simmons University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,989)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/