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Overview |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,342 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cu-portland.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,580 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,580 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,630 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Portland | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Portland is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (5,342 students vs. 4,121 students)
Concordia University-Portland vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Portland or AU?
- Concordia University Portland is 2.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($31,580.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Concordia University-Portland than Anderson University ($31,580.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Portland are 16.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,630 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Concordia University Portland (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is ?% larger than aid received Concordia University Portland ($24,409 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Portland or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Concordia University-Portland .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 83 points higher than at Concordia University-Portland (995)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Portland (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Concordia University-Portland (3.24)
Concordia University-Portland vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Portland or AU? 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 AU and Concordia University-Portland.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Portland is higher than Anderson University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Portland earn on average $8,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,500)
- Concordia University Portland students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- Concordia University-Portland graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Concordia University-Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/