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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Lindenwood University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 77.7% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Lindenwood University ($33,944.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Concordia University Chicago ($18,016 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 5.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,200 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 58.7% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($25,141 vs. $15,840)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 4 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Lindenwood University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/