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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Madonna University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Madonna 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
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Madonna University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 2,109 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Madonna University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Madonna University ($33,944.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madonna University than Concordia University Chicago ($18,344 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 13.8% lower than costs at Madonna University ($10,762 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 26.7% larger than aid received Madonna University ($25,141 vs. $19,840)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 17 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Madonna University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Madonna 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 Madonna University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Madonna University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Madonna University earn on average $100 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Madonna University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Madonna University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/