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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 1,795 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $38,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $38,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $11,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $25,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 1,560 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 24% | ||
| 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 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $265 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than University of Dubuque based on total student enrollment (5,066 students vs. 1,795 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($38,260.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at University of Dubuque than Concordia University Chicago ($38,260.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than University of Dubuque ($17,767 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 3% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($11,140 vs. $11,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as University of Dubuque (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($26,680 vs. $25,868)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or University of Dubuque? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dubuque or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 103 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Dubuque 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 (93.4%) than University of Dubuque (86.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or University of Dubuque? 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 Dubuque and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than University of Dubuque (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $500 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,800)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $723 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dubuque graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,674)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dubuque graduates. ($257 vs. $265)
- More University of Dubuque graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/