CUW vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison

Comparable Facts

Compare Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, WI with Chamberlain University Illinois in Addison, IL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Chamberlain University Illinois is larger than CUW based on total student enrollment (32,944 students vs. 5,253 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Concordia University Wisconsin is located in Mequon, WI (Rural Fringe setting); Chamberlain University Illinois is in Addison, IL (Large Suburban setting).
• Concordia University Wisconsin is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Chamberlain University Illinois is a private, for-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Concordia University Wisconsin 11:1; Chamberlain University Illinois 23:1.

CUW vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, CUW or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chamberlain University Illinois than CUW ($31,599 vs. $31,916).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 14.6% lower than at Chamberlain University Illinois ($13,200 vs. $15,448).
• Concordia University Wisconsin is 64.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison (about $13,934 more per year; $35,470.00 vs. $21,536.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 64.7% higher at CUW than at Chamberlain University Illinois (about $13,934 more per year; $35,470.00 vs. $21,536.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than at Chamberlain University Illinois (99% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 114.9% larger than aid received by Chamberlain University Illinois students ($21,379 vs. $9,947).

CUW vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, CUW or Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison and CUW.

• Incoming CUW students have a 8 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 15 at Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresChamberlain University Illinois 770/850.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Concordia University Wisconsin 20/26; Chamberlain University Illinois 14/17.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: CUW - Test optional; Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison - Test optional.
• Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than CUW (78.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.1% at CUW vs. 66% at Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison.

CUW vs. Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for CUW and Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Concordia University Wisconsin's six-year graduation rate is 58%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison.
• Graduates from Chamberlain University Illinois earn a median of about $8,500 more per year than CUW graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,600 vs. $46,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Concordia University Wisconsin graduates have a $75 lower median loan debt than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison graduates ($23,925 vs. $24,000).
• Among borrowers, CUW graduates have an estimated $1 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison graduates ($247 vs. $248).
• More Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.