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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Benedictine University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Lisle, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | ben.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Benedictine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,266 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $25,658 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $20,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Benedictine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 2,746 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1050/1280 | ||
| 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 | Benedictine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Benedictine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $230 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Benedictine University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 16% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Benedictine University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Benedictine University | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,123 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Benedictine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Benedictine University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Benedictine University ($39,330.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Concordia University-Irvine ($25,658 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 24.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,266 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 22.6% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,623 vs. $20,083)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Benedictine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Benedictine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Benedictine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Benedictine 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 Benedictine University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Benedictine University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,300)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $378 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($22,300 vs. $22,678)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($230 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/