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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $266 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,747 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at St. Ambrose University than Concordia University Chicago ($34,290.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than St. Ambrose University ($18,832 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 11.4% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,762 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($25,476 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 3 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Concordia University Chicago (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $813 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,764)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($257 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/