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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $221 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or SIUE?
- Concordia University Chicago is 264.8% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.8% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($33,944.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Concordia University Chicago ($13,586 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 4.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,272 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 136.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($25,141 vs. $10,649)
Concordia University Chicago vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (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 SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $4,700 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,300)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,521 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($21,430 vs. $24,951)
- SIUE graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($221 vs. $257)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/