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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Saginaw Valley State 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 193.5% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Saginaw Valley State University ($33,944.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Concordia University Chicago ($12,432 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 5.9% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,762 vs. $11,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 135.8% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($25,141 vs. $10,663)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 17 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,300 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/