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Overview |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 890/1135 | ||
| 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 |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $201 |
Diversity |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or Concord University?
- Concord University is 83.3% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Concord University than The University of Montana Western ($18,780.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than UM Western ($8,464 vs. $11,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 17.5% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,588 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than Concord University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is 37% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($11,120 vs. $8,117)
UM Western vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UM Western (3.2)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than UM Western (36.3%)
UM Western vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western 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 UM Western.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than The University of Montana Western (34% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from The University of Montana Western earn on average $1,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $1,429 lower median federal student loan debt than UM Western graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,929)
- Concord University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UM Western graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/