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Overview |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 5,354 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $33,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $33,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $25,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 4,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 93% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $257 |
Diversity |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Concordia University Chicago?
- Concordia University Chicago is 343.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.4% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Chicago State University ($33,944.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Concordia University Chicago ($6,446 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 28.2% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,762 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 58.2% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($25,141 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 172 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.18) as students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Chicago State University (60% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $4,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $6,299 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $31,250)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($257 vs. $323)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/