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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,710 | 9,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,990 | $11,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,990 | $41,196 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,560 | $18,901 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,893 | $13,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,947 | $23,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,265 | 27,793 | ||
| Admitted | 2,657 | 24,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Considered but not required | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $205 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (9,093 students vs. 3,710 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or UC Merced?
- Concordia University Irvine is 232% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $11,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at UC Merced than Concordia University Irvine ($41,196.00 vs. $37,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Concordia University-Irvine ($13,578 vs. $29,893)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 50.5% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($12,560 vs. $18,901)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than University of California Merced (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 0.9% larger than aid received University of California Merced ($23,947 vs. $23,728)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 4 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Concordia University-Irvine (81.4%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Concordia University Irvine (58% vs. 51%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $2,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($19,899 vs. $22,678)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($205 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced 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/