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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | UNI | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $213 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | UNI | ||
| 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or UNI?
- Concordia University Chicago is 318.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Northern Iowa ($33,944.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Concordia University Chicago ($15,782 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 15.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,343 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 292.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($25,141 vs. $6,412)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (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 UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or UNI? 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 UNI and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Concordia University Chicago (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,400 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,300)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,951)
- UNI graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($213 vs. $257)
- More UNI 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/