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Overview |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Athens, WV | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,748 | 569 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | concord.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,540 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,780 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,090 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,464 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,120 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,730 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,581 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $315 |
Diversity |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Concord University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 569 students)
Concord University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concord University or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Concord University is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($8,540.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226% higher at Concord University than Potomac College Herndon ($18,780.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 12.6% lower than costs at Potomac College Herndon ($10,090 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Potomac College Herndon (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concord University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($11,120 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Concord University or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Concord University .
Concord University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concord University or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Concord University.
- The graduation rate at Concord University is higher than Potomac College Herndon (34% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $18,300 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($19,500 vs. $30,500)
- Concord University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($201 vs. $315)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/