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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| Concordia University Texas | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $204 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or UH?
- Concordia University Texas is 299.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Concordia University-Texas than University of Houston ($34,700.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Concordia University-Texas ($14,056 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 31.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,418 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than University of Houston (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 114.7% larger than aid received University of Houston ($24,594 vs. $11,457)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 156 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming UH students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UH (66.2%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas or UH? 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 UH and Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than Concordia University Texas (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $12,900 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,100)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $7,424 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,174)
- UH graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($204 vs. $280)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/