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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | PUC | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 870 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $32,655 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $32,655 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $9,273 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $21,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $23,383 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 1,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $310 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | PUC | ||
| 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 870 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or PUC?
- Concordia University Irvine is 20.4% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Pacific Union College ($39,330.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Concordia University-Irvine ($21,841 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 37.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($9,273 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Pacific Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 5.3% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($24,623 vs. $23,383)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 45 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than PUC (48.5%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or PUC? 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 PUC and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Pacific Union College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $7,322 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($22,678 vs. $30,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($234 vs. $310)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/