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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 33,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $11,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $26,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $11,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $15,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 25,420 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 19,955 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1120/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $193 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | UIC | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 5,066 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or UIC?
- Concordia University Chicago is 214.9% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Illinois at Chicago ($35,200.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Concordia University Chicago ($11,499 vs. $17,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 31.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,140 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 73% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($26,680 vs. $15,421)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 45 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming UIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than UIC (78.5%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or UIC? 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 UIC and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $19,600 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,951)
- UIC graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($193 vs. $257)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/