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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 1,031 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Cairn?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Cairn University ($32,770.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($25,923 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 3.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,764 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 15.2% larger than aid received Cairn University ($21,163 vs. $18,376)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 14 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman Cairn students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Cairn has a higher acceptance rate (81%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Ann Arbor earn on average $2,000 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/