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USD UCSD UC Riverside Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach UCSC San Francisco State UCSB ASU San Jose State UCLA| Concordia University Irvine | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $158 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or San Diego State?
- Concordia University Irvine is 585% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than San Diego State University ($39,330.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Concordia University-Irvine ($13,017 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 54.4% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($12,770 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than San Diego State University (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 147.9% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($24,623 vs. $9,934)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is 101 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming San Diego State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or San Diego State? 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 San Diego State and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Concordia University Irvine (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from San Diego State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $48,300)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $7,329 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($15,349 vs. $22,678)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($158 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/