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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1110 | |||
| 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 | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % 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 | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Defiance College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Defiance College based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 540 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Defiance College?
- Defiance College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Defiance College than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($34,556.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Defiance College than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($23,196 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 11.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($10,940 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Defiance College than Concordia University Ann Arbor (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 18% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($24,970 vs. $21,163)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 6 points higher than at Defiance College (984)
- Incoming Defiance College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Defiance 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 Defiance College and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Defiance College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Defiance College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/