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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $257 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | NKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or NKU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 232.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Northern Kentucky University ($33,944.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Concordia University Chicago ($7,259 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 4.5% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,762 vs. $11,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 123% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($25,141 vs. $11,275)
Concordia University Chicago vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 21 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than NKU (86%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or NKU? 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 NKU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Northern Kentucky University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,950 vs. $24,951)
- Northern Kentucky University and Concordia University Chicago graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($257 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/