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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1240 | ||
| 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 | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $222 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Elmhurst College | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,731 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Elmhurst College?
- Elmhurst College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Elmhurst College than Concordia University Chicago ($39,862.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Elmhurst College ($18,832 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 4.5% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,762 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($27,835 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 43 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Elmhurst College? 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 Elmhurst College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $42,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,951)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($222 vs. $257)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/