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Overview |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 5,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $33,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $33,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $18,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $25,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 4,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 3,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 93% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $257 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 5,354 students)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Concordia University Chicago?
- Concordia University Chicago is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Aurora University ($33,944.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Aurora University ($18,832 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 14.8% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,762 vs. $12,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University as Concordia University Chicago (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 26.8% larger than aid received Aurora University ($25,141 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University 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 Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 57 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Aurora University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $600 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,300)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,614 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($22,337 vs. $24,951)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($230 vs. $257)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/