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Overview |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 1,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #954 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $34,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $34,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $13,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $24,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $24,594 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 1,886 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $280 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbia International University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 1,863 students)
Columbia International University vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Columbia International University ($34,700.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Concordia University-Texas ($19,911 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 37.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,950 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Columbia International University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 30.6% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($24,594 vs. $18,834)
Columbia International University vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 47 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International University or Concordia University-Texas? 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-Texas and Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Concordia University Texas (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $12,700 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,174)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($222 vs. $280)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/