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UCI California Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California Carthage La Verne Marquette University Biola University SNC Saint Marys College of California Edgewood College Cal State Fullerton Loras College| Concordia University Irvine | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 3,176 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $25,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $24,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 5,972 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Carroll 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,481 students vs. 3,176 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Carroll University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Carroll University ($40,510.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Concordia University-Irvine ($25,171 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 0.1% lower than costs at Carroll University ($13,330 vs. $13,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 9% larger than aid received Carroll University ($26,988 vs. $24,766)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 58 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (59.9%) than Carroll University (58.4%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Carroll University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $4,100 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,200)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/