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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 4,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $44,098 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $44,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $17,738 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $33,228 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $27,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 8,410 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 7,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1125/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $276 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Monmouth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (4,981 students vs. 3,481 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Monmouth University?
- Monmouth University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($44,098.00 vs. $40,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Monmouth University than Concordia University Irvine ($44,098.00 vs. $40,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Monmouth University ($29,413 vs. $33,228)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 33.1% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($13,330 vs. $17,738)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Monmouth University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($27,087 vs. $26,988)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 8 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Monmouth 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 Monmouth University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Concordia University Irvine (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,023 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $26,701)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($234 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/