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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $289 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,577 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at St. Kate's than Concordia University Chicago ($46,976.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than St. Kate's ($18,832 vs. $19,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 8.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,900 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($37,012 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 15 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than St. Kate's (92.5%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or St. Kate's? 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. Kate's and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Concordia University Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $3,049 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($24,951 vs. $28,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($257 vs. $289)
- More St. Kate's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/