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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or PennWest Clarion?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 324.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than PennWest Clarion ($32,770.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 6.3% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($12,160 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than PennWest Clarion (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($21,163 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 56 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Clarion is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from PennWest Clarion earn on average $200 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More PennWest Clarion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/