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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $196 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 3,744 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or UNLV?
- Concordia University Irvine is 382% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($39,330.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Concordia University-Irvine ($13,159 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 10.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($11,512 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than University of Nevada Las Vegas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 288% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($24,623 vs. $6,346)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Irvine (1029) is 22 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $700 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $3,660 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($19,018 vs. $22,678)
- UNLV graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($196 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/