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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,354 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,944 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,944 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,762 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,832 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,141 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,296 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,997 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 5,354 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Wright State?
- Concordia University Chicago is 213.9% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Wright State University Main Campus ($33,944.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Concordia University Chicago ($15,650 vs. $18,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 0.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($10,686 vs. $10,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 183.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($25,141 vs. $8,867)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 13 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Concordia University Chicago (93%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,300)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($24,951 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($257 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/