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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Lasell College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 995/1268 | ||
| 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 | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Lasell College | ||
| 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 Lasell College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,591 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Lasell College than Concordia University Chicago ($40,980.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Lasell College ($18,832 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 53.3% lower than costs at Lasell College ($10,762 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Lasell College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 30.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($32,757 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 81 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University Chicago students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Lasell 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 Lasell College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Lasell College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lasell College earn on average $800 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/