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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Elmhurst College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Elmhurst, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #380 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | elmhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Elmhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $39,862 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $39,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $27,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 5,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 4,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 980/1240 | ||
| 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 | Elmhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Elmhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $222 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Elmhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Elmhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Elmhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,731 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Elmhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Elmhurst College?
- Elmhurst College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Elmhurst College than Concordia University Irvine ($39,862.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmhurst College than Concordia University-Irvine ($24,108 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 13.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,250 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 13% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($27,835 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Elmhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Elmhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elmhurst College or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 61 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Elmhurst College 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 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Elmhurst College (3.59)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Elmhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst College and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Concordia University Irvine (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,300)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $1,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,678)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/