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Overview |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Defiance, OH | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 540 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | defiance.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,556 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,556 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,940 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,196 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,970 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,722 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,711 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Defiance College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Defiance College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 540 students)
Defiance College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Defiance College or Concord University?
- Defiance College is 304.6% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Defiance College than Concord University ($34,556.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Defiance College ($8,464 vs. $23,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 8.4% lower than costs at Defiance College ($10,090 vs. $10,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Defiance College than Concord University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 124.6% larger than aid received Concord University ($24,970 vs. $11,120)
Defiance College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Defiance College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Defiance College .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 10 points higher than at Defiance College (984)
- Incoming Defiance College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Defiance College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Defiance College or Concord 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 Concord University and Defiance College.
- The graduation rate at Defiance College is higher than Concord University (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Defiance College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/