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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Loras 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,319 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Loras College?
- Loras College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Loras College than Concordia University Chicago ($34,750.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Loras College ($18,832 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 16.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,230 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($25,538 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 41 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Loras 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 Loras College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Loras College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/