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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 4,133 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Concordia University Chicago ($40,520.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,832 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 5.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,220 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 19.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($30,091 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 1 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Concordia University Chicago (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $6,100 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,300)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $1,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,951)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($240 vs. $257)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/