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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #1005 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Missouri Valley College based on total student enrollment (5,066 students vs. 1,619 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Missouri Valley College?
- Concordia University Chicago is 65.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Missouri Valley College ($35,200.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Missouri Valley College ($17,767 vs. $18,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 6.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,500 vs. $11,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 43.3% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($26,680 vs. $18,618)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Concordia University Chicago .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University Chicago students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Missouri Valley College? 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 Missouri Valley College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Missouri Valley College (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $5,800 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $36,500)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/