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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | WLC | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,086 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or WLC?
- Concordia University Chicago is 2.2% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($33,944.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than WLC ($18,832 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 5.7% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,762 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 8.7% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($25,141 vs. $23,128)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 54 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or WLC? 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 WLC and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Concordia University Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/