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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Otterbein 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 Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,458 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Otterbein University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Otterbein University ($33,944.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Otterbein University ($18,832 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 11.4% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,762 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 4.5% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($25,141 vs. $24,060)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 73 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Concordia University Chicago (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/