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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | HBU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 8.4% | ||
| 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 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $249 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | HBU | ||
| 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 HBU based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 4,257 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at HBU than Concordia University Chicago ($34,250.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than HBU ($18,832 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 17.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,130 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 7% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($26,908 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 13 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than HBU (84.5%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or HBU? 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 HBU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Houston Baptist University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,300)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $785 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,166 vs. $24,951)
- HBU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($249 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/