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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | SAU | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $248 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 2,396 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or SAU?
- Concordia University Irvine is 26.8% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Spring Arbor University ($39,330.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Concordia University-Irvine ($22,375 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 19.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,652 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 19.1% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($24,623 vs. $20,677)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 44 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at SAU (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than SAU (47.3%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or SAU? 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 SAU and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Concordia University Irvine (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $5,700 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,600)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $1,365 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($22,678 vs. $24,043)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($234 vs. $248)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/