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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Monmouth College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Monmouth, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | monmouthcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Monmouth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $42,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $42,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $34,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Monmouth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,818 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1010/1210 | ||
| 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 | Monmouth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Monmouth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Monmouth College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Monmouth College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Monmouth 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 Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 767 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Monmouth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Monmouth College?
- Monmouth College is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Monmouth College than Concordia University Chicago ($42,064.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Monmouth College ($18,832 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 0.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,690 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Monmouth College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($34,351 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Monmouth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Monmouth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 23 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Monmouth College (90.7%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Monmouth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Monmouth 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 Monmouth College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Monmouth College (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/