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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $217 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Concordia University Chicago is 190.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than University of Missouri St Louis ($33,944.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Concordia University Chicago ($13,211 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,762 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 106% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($25,141 vs. $12,205)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 58 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $4,000 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,964 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,951)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($217 vs. $257)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/