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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | AQ | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (5,066 students vs. 1,295 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at AQ than Concordia University Chicago ($37,720.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than AQ ($17,767 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 1.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,994 vs. $11,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($29,042 vs. $26,680)
Concordia University Chicago vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 43 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than AQ (71.1%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or AQ? 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 AQ and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Aquinas College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,000)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/