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Overview |
Piedmont College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 5,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $33,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $33,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $10,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $18,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $25,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 4,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 3,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 93% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $257 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | 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 Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Concordia University Chicago?
- Concordia University Chicago is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Piedmont College ($33,944.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Concordia University Chicago ($18,792 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 7.4% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,762 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Concordia University Chicago (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 4.5% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($25,141 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College 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 Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 52 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College 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 Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Piedmont College (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,300 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $1,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,736 vs. $24,951)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($245 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/