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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Ripon College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $289 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Ripon 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 766 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Ripon College than Concordia University Chicago ($49,300.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Ripon College ($18,832 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 13.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,490 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Ripon College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($38,826 vs. $25,141)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 58 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Concordia University Chicago (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $3,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $28,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($257 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/