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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Fisher | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 3,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $38,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $38,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $14,342 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $28,969 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $23,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 4,600 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 3,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $247 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Fisher | ||
| 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
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (3,674 students vs. 3,481 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Fisher?
- Concordia University Irvine is 5% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $38,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Saint John Fisher College ($40,510.00 vs. $38,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Concordia University-Irvine ($28,969 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 7.6% lower than costs at Saint John Fisher College ($13,330 vs. $14,342)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 14.4% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($26,988 vs. $23,599)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 58 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Fisher 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 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Concordia University Irvine (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $1,222 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($22,678 vs. $23,900)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($234 vs. $247)
- More Fisher 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/