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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | McKendree University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Lebanon, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | mckendree.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | McKendree University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $32,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $32,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,431 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $24,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | McKendree University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,332 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 871/1277 | ||
| 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 | McKendree University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | McKendree University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | McKendree University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | McKendree University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | McKendree 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 McKendree University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,960 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. McKendree University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or McKendree University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 6% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Concordia University Chicago than McKendree University ($33,944.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than McKendree University ($18,832 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 7.7% lower than costs at McKendree University ($10,762 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as McKendree University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 4.1% larger than aid received McKendree University ($25,141 vs. $24,145)
Concordia University Chicago vs. McKendree University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or McKendree University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McKendree University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 41 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman McKendree University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. McKendree University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or McKendree 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 McKendree University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than McKendree University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,951)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($240 vs. $257)
- More McKendree University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/