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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $253 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 4,326 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or IU South Bend?
- Concordia University Chicago is 366.6% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend 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 South Bend ($33,944.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Concordia University Chicago ($8,785 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 17.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,190 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 221.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($25,141 vs. $7,821)
Concordia University Chicago vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 92 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Indiana University South Bend (60% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $5,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,530 vs. $24,951)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($253 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/