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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova UCI FIU Florida| Concordia University Irvine | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $264 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | UT | ||
| 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or UT?
- Concordia University Irvine is 30.9% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than The University of Tampa ($39,330.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than UT ($29,508 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 5% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($12,160 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as The University of Tampa (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 75.5% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($24,623 vs. $14,034)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 63 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming UT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT (3.5)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than UT (26.3%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or UT? 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 UT and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Concordia University Irvine (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $3,500 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,879 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,557)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($234 vs. $264)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/