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Elmhurst College Loyola Lewis University Benedictine University Dominican Bradley Augustana UIC Carthage Lake Forest College Aurora University Milikin| Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Naperville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,695 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | northcentralcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $42,866 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $42,866 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $25,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $30,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 3,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central 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 North Central College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,695 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or North Central College?
- North Central College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($42,866.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at North Central College than Concordia University Chicago ($42,866.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than North Central College ($18,832 vs. $25,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 11.5% lower than costs at North Central College ($10,762 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as North Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central College students is 22.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($30,776 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or North Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at North Central College (1125) is 78 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming North Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman North Central College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than North Central College (60.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or North Central 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 North Central College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at North Central College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from North Central College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than North Central College graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More North Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/