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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $230 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or WSU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 162.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Wayne State University ($33,944.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Concordia University Chicago ($15,347 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 5.2% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,762 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 137.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($25,141 vs. $10,605)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 23 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than WSU (75.3%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or WSU? 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 WSU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Wayne State University (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,300)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $2,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($22,258 vs. $24,951)
- WSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($230 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/