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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $245 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Eastern?
- Concordia University Chicago is 255.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Eastern Kentucky University ($33,944.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Concordia University Chicago ($10,806 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 3.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,360 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 137.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($25,141 vs. $10,583)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 19 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $4,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,695 vs. $24,951)
- Eastern graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($245 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/