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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Wilkes?
- Concordia University Irvine is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Wilkes University ($39,330.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Concordia University-Irvine ($27,918 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 24.1% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($12,770 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($29,441 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 24 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Concordia University Irvine (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $3,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($22,678 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/