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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 501 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Beacon College than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($46,420.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Beacon College ($26,353 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 17.1% lower than costs at Beacon College ($12,160 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Beacon College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 1.1% larger than aid received Beacon College ($21,163 vs. $20,933)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- Accepted freshman Beacon College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (82% vs. 40%)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $1,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Beacon College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Beacon College graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/