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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 6,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #533 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | winona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $8,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $15,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $5,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 3,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1000/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $248 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Winona State University | ||
| 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
- Winona State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (6,154 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Winona State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Winona State University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 304.7% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Winona State University ($33,944.00 vs. $15,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than Concordia University Chicago ($18,187 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 11.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,654 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Winona State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 401.1% larger than aid received Winona State University ($25,141 vs. $5,017)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Winona State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Winona State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winona State University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Winona State University (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 Winona State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winona State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Winona State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Winona State University? 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 Winona State University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Winona State University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Winona State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,300)
- Winona State University students graduate with a $951 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,951)
- Winona State University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($248 vs. $257)
- More Winona State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/