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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | WMU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $275 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | WMU | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or WMU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 133.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Western Michigan University ($33,944.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than WMU ($18,832 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 3.2% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,762 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 269% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($25,141 vs. $6,813)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 17 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than WMU (84.6%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or WMU? 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 WMU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Western Michigan University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,682 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,633)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($257 vs. $275)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/