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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 4,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $27,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $27,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $11,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $21,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $18,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 3,633 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 2,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1020/1255 | ||
| 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-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $271 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (4,143 students vs. 3,481 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Ashland College?
- Concordia University Irvine is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Ashland University ($40,510.00 vs. $27,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Concordia University-Irvine ($21,971 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 11.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,960 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Ashland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 44.6% larger than aid received Ashland University ($26,988 vs. $18,667)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 16 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Ashland College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Concordia University Irvine (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $7,900 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,400)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($22,678 vs. $26,250)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($234 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/