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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Anderson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,290 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Anderson University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Anderson University ($33,944.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Anderson University ($18,832 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 6.1% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,762 vs. $11,420)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($26,629 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 3 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Anderson University? 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 Anderson University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Concordia University Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,900 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,400)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/