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Overview |
CSU | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 3,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #466 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $40,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $40,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $29,413 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $26,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 4,564 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 2,732 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 59.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $234 |
Diversity |
CSU | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% |
Students |
CSU | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 State University Chico is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 3,481 students)
CSU vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 605.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.9% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than California State University Chico ($40,510.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Concordia University-Irvine ($15,187 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 20.2% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,330 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than California State University Chico (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 161.2% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($26,988 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 26 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
CSU vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Concordia University Irvine (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $4,100 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,678 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,678)
- CSU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($175 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/