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Howard Morehouse UCI Georgia State California Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California CAU La Verne Georgia Biola University NCAT KSU| Concordia University Irvine | Spelman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 3,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | spelman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $26,915 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $26,915 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $16,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $37,403 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $11,994 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 10,610 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 3,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Spelman | ||
| 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (3,633 students vs. 3,481 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Spelman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Spelman?
- Concordia University Irvine is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Spelman College ($40,510.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Spelman ($29,413 vs. $37,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 22.2% lower than costs at Spelman College ($13,330 vs. $16,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Spelman College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 125% larger than aid received Spelman College ($26,988 vs. $11,994)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Spelman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Spelman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spelman or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 14 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (3.61)
- Concordia University-Irvine has a higher acceptance rate (59.9%) than Spelman (34.1%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Spelman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Spelman? 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 Spelman and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Concordia University Irvine (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($22,678 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/