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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | WMU | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $275 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,203 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or WMU?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 125.6% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Western Michigan University ($32,770.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($20,030 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 9.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,102 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Western Michigan University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 210.6% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($21,163 vs. $6,813)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 40 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming WMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or WMU? 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 WMU and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,633)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($247 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/