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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or GVSU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 143.3% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Grand Valley State University ($33,944.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Concordia University Chicago ($17,105 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 6.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,140 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 185.3% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($25,141 vs. $8,811)
Concordia University Chicago vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 43 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than GVSU (90.4%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Concordia University Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More GVSU 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/