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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | SAU | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $248 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or SAU?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 5.6% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Spring Arbor University ($32,770.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($22,375 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 14.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($10,652 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 2.4% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($21,163 vs. $20,677)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 83 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than SAU (47.3%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or SAU? 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 SAU and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $118 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $24,043)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More SAU 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/