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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $232 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| 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
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 337.4% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Southeast Missouri State University ($33,944.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeast Missouri State University than Concordia University Chicago ($14,519 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 8.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,954 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 192.6% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($25,141 vs. $8,592)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Southeast Missouri State University (86.3%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,800 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,424 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($22,527 vs. $24,951)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More Southeast Missouri State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/