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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 6,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $13,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $13,456 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $12,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $11,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 8,870 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 6,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (6,130 students vs. 5,066 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or UM-Flint?
- Concordia University Chicago is 162.9% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $13,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Michigan Flint ($35,200.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Concordia University Chicago ($12,344 vs. $17,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($11,140 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 133.1% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($26,680 vs. $11,448)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 55 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than University of Michigan Flint (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $200 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $2,049 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($24,951 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($257 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/