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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Judson University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | judsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Judson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $21,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Judson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Judson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Judson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $237 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Judson University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Judson University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Judson University | ||
| 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 973 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Judson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Judson University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Judson University ($33,944.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Judson University ($18,832 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 5.2% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,762 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 19% larger than aid received Judson University ($25,141 vs. $21,123)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Judson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Judson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Judson University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 39 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University Chicago students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Judson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Judson 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 Judson University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Judson University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,300)
- Judson University students graduate with a $1,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,951)
- Judson University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($237 vs. $257)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/