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Buffalo State College Taylor University| Governors State University | Concordia University Ann Arbor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $247 |
Diversity |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,203 students)
GSU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 336.2% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Governors State University ($32,770.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($9,833 vs. $26,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,000 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 76.5% larger than aid received Governors State University ($21,163 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 79 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,000)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,925)
- GSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates. ($178 vs. $247)
- More Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/