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UCI Texas Tech DBU California Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California La Verne Texas A&M Biola University Baylor Tarleton Saint Marys College of California Texas State| Concordia University Irvine | Abilene Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Abilene Christian University than Concordia University Irvine ($40,300.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Concordia University-Irvine ($28,978 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 11% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,500 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($26,280 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 63 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (69%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $2,300 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,647 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,325)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/