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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $250 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| 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% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Ferris State University | ||
| 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
- Ferris State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Ferris State University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 159.6% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.6% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Ferris State University ($33,944.00 vs. $13,076.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Concordia University Chicago ($13,978 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,268 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 125.9% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($25,141 vs. $11,128)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 38 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Ferris State 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 Ferris State University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Ferris State University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,300)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $772 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,179 vs. $24,951)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($250 vs. $257)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/