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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $310 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | La Sierra University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 1,614 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or La Sierra University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 16% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than La Sierra University ($39,330.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Sierra University than Concordia University-Irvine ($25,076 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 12.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,325 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as La Sierra University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 12.6% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($24,623 vs. $21,867)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 100 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at La Sierra University (3.54)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or La Sierra 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 La Sierra University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than La Sierra University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $7,322 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $30,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($234 vs. $310)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/