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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,470 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Concordia University Irvine ($49,886.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Concordia University-Irvine ($27,193 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 8.7% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,770 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 57.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($38,787 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 106 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Concordia University Irvine (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's 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 $2,593 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,271)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/