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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Webster University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 7,606 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #434 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $30,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $30,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $21,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 5,341 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 3,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 1006/1233 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (7,606 students vs. 5,066 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Webster University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Webster University for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Webster University ($35,200.00 vs. $30,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Webster University ($17,767 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 15.1% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,140 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Webster University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 24.2% larger than aid received Webster University ($26,680 vs. $21,475)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 62 points higher than at Concordia University Chicago (1047)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University Chicago (23)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Webster University (58%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Concordia University Chicago (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Webster University 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/