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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $27,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $27,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $23,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $17,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 544 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | North Central University | ||
| 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 North Central University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 992 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or North Central University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 25.1% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Concordia University Chicago than North Central University ($33,944.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than North Central University ($18,832 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 20.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($8,940 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 43.8% larger than aid received North Central University ($25,141 vs. $17,481)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 23 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Central University 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 North Central University (90.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or North Central 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 North Central University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than North Central University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $9,000 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $33,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/