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Overview |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #758 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $247 |
Diversity |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 26% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,203 students)
EIU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 237.5% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Eastern Illinois University ($32,770.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($13,380 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 12.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($10,812 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 79.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($21,163 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 20 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming EIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $39,000)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $275 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($23,650 vs. $23,925)
- EIU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($244 vs. $247)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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/