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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Midway University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1010/1130 | ||
| 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 | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $241 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Midway 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 Midway University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,441 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Midway University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Midway University ($33,944.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Midway University ($18,832 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 25.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($8,600 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 40.2% larger than aid received Midway University ($25,141 vs. $17,934)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Concordia University Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Midway University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Midway University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Midway 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 Midway University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Midway University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $3,400 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $1,573 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,378 vs. $24,951)
- Midway University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($241 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/