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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Milikin | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 930/1200 | ||
| 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 | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Milikin | ||
| 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 Milikin based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,807 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 20% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Milikin than Concordia University Chicago ($40,740.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Concordia University Chicago ($10,492 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 19.3% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,762 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Millikin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($30,528 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 22 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Milikin? 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 Milikin and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Concordia University Chicago (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Milikin 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/