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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,299 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Wittenberg University than Concordia University Chicago ($42,260.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Wittenberg University ($18,832 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 4.8% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,762 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($32,632 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Concordia University Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Concordia University Chicago (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/