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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 930/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $183 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 1,857 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Siena Heights University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Siena Heights University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Siena Heights University ($33,944.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Siena Heights University ($18,832 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 13.4% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,762 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Siena Heights University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 18.8% larger than aid received Siena Heights University ($25,141 vs. $21,168)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Siena Heights University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena Heights University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 20 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Siena Heights University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $100 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,300)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $7,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($17,746 vs. $24,951)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($183 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/