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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 17,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $11,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $19,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $11,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $8,795 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 18,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 15,016 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (17,027 students vs. 5,066 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or BGSU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 203.2% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $11,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($35,200.00 vs. $19,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than BGSU ($17,767 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 5.8% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,140 vs. $11,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 203.4% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($26,680 vs. $8,795)
Concordia University Chicago vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 35 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than BGSU (80.6%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/