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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Joliet, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 3,185 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | stfrancis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $11,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $16,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $29,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 1,888 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 900/1170 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | University of St Francis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (5,066 students vs. 3,185 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of St Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or University of St Francis?
- University of St Francis is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at University of St Francis than Concordia University Chicago ($37,000.00 vs. $35,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Concordia University Chicago ($16,455 vs. $17,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 7.5% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($11,140 vs. $11,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as University of St Francis (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 9.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($29,126 vs. $26,680)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of St Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or University of St Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Francis or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 22 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 St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than University of St Francis (63.9%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. University of St Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or University of St Francis? 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 St Francis and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Concordia University Chicago (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $8,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/