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Overview |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,000 | 3,744 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #472 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calpoly.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $39,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $39,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,449 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $29,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,065 | $24,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,774 | 3,576 | ||
| Admitted | 17,885 | 2,467 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.4% | 69% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,666 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $234 |
Diversity |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cal Poly | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (22,000 students vs. 3,744 students)
Cal Poly vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal Poly or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 585% more expensive to attend than Cal Poly for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($39,330.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo than Concordia University-Irvine ($19,184 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 28.8% lower than costs at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($12,770 vs. $16,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (100% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 144.6% larger than aid received California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($24,623 vs. $10,065)
Cal Poly vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly .
- The average SAT score at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (1259) is 230 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Cal Poly students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal Poly students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than Cal Poly (30.4%)
Cal Poly vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly.
- The graduation rate at Cal Poly is higher than Concordia University Irvine (75% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn on average $21,100 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($69,400 vs. $48,300)
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo students graduate with a $4,012 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($18,666 vs. $22,678)
- Cal Poly graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($193 vs. $234)
- More Cal Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/