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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Moraga, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 2,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | stmarys-ca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $53,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $53,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $16,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $32,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $39,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 3,353 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1070/1253 | ||
| 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 | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $66,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 2,765 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Saint Marys College of California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Saint Marys College of California?
- Saint Marys College of California is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Concordia University Irvine ($53,732.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Saint Marys College of California ($29,508 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 28.5% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($12,770 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Saint Marys College of California (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 59% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($39,139 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Saint Marys College of California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Saint Marys College of California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Marys College of California or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 95 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Saint Marys College of California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Saint Marys College of California? 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 Saint Marys College of California and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Concordia University Irvine (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $18,500 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/