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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Carthage | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,667 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Carthage than Concordia University Chicago ($34,500.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Carthage ($18,832 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 17.5% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,762 vs. $12,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 22.4% larger than aid received Carthage College ($25,141 vs. $20,535)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 98 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Carthage College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/