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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $263 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | Whittier College | ||
| 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 Whittier College based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 1,192 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Whittier College than Concordia University Irvine ($48,924.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Concordia University-Irvine ($28,368 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 22.3% lower than costs at Whittier College ($12,770 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Whittier College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 40.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($34,623 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 28 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine or Whittier College? 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 Whittier College and Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Concordia University Irvine (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $900 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,400)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,500)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($234 vs. $263)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/