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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $144 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or CSUMB?
- Concordia University Irvine is 585% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than California State University Monterey Bay ($39,330.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Concordia University-Irvine ($11,435 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 27.3% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($12,770 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 183% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($24,623 vs. $8,702)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Concordia University-Irvine .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $3,000 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $8,678 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,678)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($144 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/