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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Illinois College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 960/1126 | ||
| 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 | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Illinois College | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,029 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Illinois College than Concordia University Chicago ($35,796.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Concordia University Chicago ($16,296 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 8% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,964 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Illinois College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 18.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($29,785 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or Concordia University Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Illinois 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 Illinois College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Illinois College (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/