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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $263 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Akron | ||
| 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or University of Akron?
- Concordia University Chicago is 236.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Akron Main Campus ($33,944.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Concordia University Chicago ($14,667 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 15.3% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,762 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 194.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($25,141 vs. $8,525)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 2 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,100)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $549 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,500)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($257 vs. $263)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/