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Overview |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 5,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $18,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $25,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 93% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $257 |
Diversity |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Concordia University Chicago?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at NNU than Concordia University Chicago ($35,548.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than NNU ($18,832 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 2.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,500 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 17.4% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($25,141 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Concordia University Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University Chicago or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 9 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Concordia University Chicago? 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 Concordia University Chicago and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/