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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Spalding | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Spalding | ||
| 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,532 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Spalding?
- Concordia University Chicago is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Spalding University ($33,944.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Spalding ($18,832 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 29.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($8,300 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 54.2% larger than aid received Spalding University ($25,141 vs. $16,307)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 77 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Spalding University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/