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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Cornerstone University | ||
| 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 Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,781 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Cornerstone University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Cornerstone University ($33,944.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Cornerstone University ($18,832 vs. $20,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornerstone University are 2.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,520 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 35.9% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($25,141 vs. $18,502)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 14 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cornerstone University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Cornerstone University? 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 Cornerstone University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Cornerstone University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $3,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,800)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornerstone University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Cornerstone University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Cornerstone University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/