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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 3,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #592 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $24,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $24,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $25,374 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $12,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 2,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 1,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 970/1270 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $274 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,481 students vs. 3,154 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Southern Adventist University?
- Concordia University Irvine is 66.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Southern Adventist University ($40,510.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Concordia University-Irvine ($25,374 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 57.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($8,460 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 116% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($26,988 vs. $12,495)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Concordia University-Irvine .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is the same as at Southern Adventist University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $3,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,600)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $3,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($22,678 vs. $26,500)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($234 vs. $274)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/