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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Quincy University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $232 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Quincy 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,307 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Quincy University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Quincy University ($33,944.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Concordia University Chicago ($11,985 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 6.3% lower than costs at Quincy University ($10,762 vs. $11,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Quincy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($31,052 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 37 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Quincy 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 Quincy University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Quincy University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Quincy University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,300)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $2,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,951)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/