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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Oakland | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 5,066 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Oakland?
- Concordia University Chicago is 139.6% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Oakland University ($35,200.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Concordia University Chicago ($15,734 vs. $17,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 1.5% lower than costs at Oakland University ($11,140 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Oakland University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 176.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,680 vs. $9,641)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (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 Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Oakland University (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/