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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | CMU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or CMU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 157.2% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.2% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Central Michigan University ($33,944.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Concordia University Chicago ($15,605 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 4.5% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,762 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 122.2% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($25,141 vs. $11,314)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 2 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than CMU (78.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or CMU? 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 CMU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Central Michigan University (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/