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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | WKU | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $250 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or WKU?
- Concordia University Chicago is 205.5% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Western Kentucky University ($33,944.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Concordia University Chicago ($12,625 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 2.9% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,762 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 145% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($25,141 vs. $10,260)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is the same at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or WKU? 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 WKU and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Western Kentucky University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $5,200 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $701 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,951)
- WKU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($250 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/