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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $278 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 4,566 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Concordia University Chicago ($37,896.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($18,832 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 74.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,762 vs. $18,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 3.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($25,979 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Concordia University Chicago .
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,100)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,900)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($257 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/