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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,918 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Concordia University Chicago ($36,522.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Mount Saint Mary College ($18,832 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 66.5% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($10,762 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Mount Saint Mary College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($25,237 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 65 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mount Saint Mary College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Mount Saint Mary College (88.3%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary 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 $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/