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UTSA UCI Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin California Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California La Verne Biola University UT Dallas Saint Marys College of California| Concordia University Irvine | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,253 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or St. Mary's University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 15.2% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than St. Mary's University ($39,330.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Concordia University-Irvine ($21,379 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 11.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,448 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($25,439 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 9 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at St. Mary's University (3.61)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/