Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue Calumet BSU Dominican DePaul UIC Lewis University Saint Xavier University Northern Illinois Cleveland State IU Elmhurst College North Park University| Concordia University Chicago | Indiana University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | iun.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $7,274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 62% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,198 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or IU Northwest?
- Concordia University Chicago is 366.6% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Indiana University Northwest ($33,944.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Concordia University Chicago ($6,553 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 14.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,412 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 187.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($25,141 vs. $8,754)
Concordia University Chicago vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 119 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University Chicago students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Indiana University Northwest (60% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,800 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,500)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $79 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,030)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/