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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $250 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 2,638 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Hamline University than Concordia University Irvine ($45,540.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Concordia University-Irvine ($23,021 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 13.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,213 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($33,013 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 98 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $1,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $24,250)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($234 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/