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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Dominican UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $232 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Southern Illinois University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 252.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.2% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,944.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Concordia University Chicago ($16,990 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 1.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,622 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 123.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,141 vs. $11,269)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 15 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,500 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,951)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University 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/