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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $267 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Kent State?
- Concordia University Chicago is 175.9% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Kent State University at Kent ($33,944.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Kent State ($18,832 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 17.8% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,762 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 163.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($25,141 vs. $9,539)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 20 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Kent State (88%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Kent State University at Kent (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $874 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,825)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($257 vs. $267)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/