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Dominican Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin UIC Lewis University Marquette University Saint Xavier University Northern Illinois University of St Thomas Cleveland State Elmhurst College| Concordia University Chicago | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | SNC | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,882 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at SNC than Concordia University Chicago ($42,304.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than SNC ($18,832 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 13.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($10,762 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 13.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($28,627 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 78 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than SNC (83.6%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or SNC? 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 SNC and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Concordia University Chicago (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/