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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois Dominican ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT Lewis University| Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $194 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 4,198 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Concordia University Chicago is 251.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Illinois at Springfield ($33,944.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Concordia University Chicago ($11,733 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 3.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,410 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 77.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,141 vs. $14,175)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 21 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 Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 Illinois at Springfield and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Concordia University Chicago (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,951)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($194 vs. $257)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/