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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Joliet, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #339 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | stfrancis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $18,560 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $25,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 2,198 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | University of St Francis | ||
| 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 University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,297 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or University of St Francis?
- Concordia University Irvine is 9.3% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than University of St Francis ($39,330.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Concordia University-Irvine ($18,560 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Francis are 11.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,430 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as University of St Francis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 3.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($25,392 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or University of St Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Francis or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 40 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or University of St Francis? 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 University of St Francis and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Concordia University Irvine (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $2,300 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,322 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/