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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $222 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Cleveland State?
- Concordia University Chicago is 179.5% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Cleveland State University ($33,944.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Concordia University Chicago ($15,719 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 31.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,762 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 166.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($25,141 vs. $9,436)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 19 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Cleveland State University (60% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,951)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($222 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/