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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,487 | 3,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,900 | $40,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,900 | $40,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,724 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,117 | $29,413 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,652 | $26,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,850 | 4,564 | ||
| Admitted | 3,060 | 2,732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 59.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 994/1314 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $234 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (6,487 students vs. 3,481 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Azusa Pacific University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($42,900.00 vs. $40,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Concordia University Irvine ($42,900.00 vs. $40,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than Concordia University-Irvine ($26,117 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 37.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($9,724 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University as Concordia University Irvine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($28,652 vs. $26,988)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Azusa Pacific University (1080) is 51 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Azusa Pacific University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or Concordia University-Irvine? 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-Irvine and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,300)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $178 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,678)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($232 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/