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Overview |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
| Location | Gaffney, SC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,782 | 1,798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limestone.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,079 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,177 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,792 | $9,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,075 | 2,376 | ||
| Admitted | 3,022 | 2,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 840/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $201 |
Diversity |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Limestone University | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Limestone University based on total student enrollment (1,798 students vs. 1,782 students)
Limestone University vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Limestone University or Concord University?
- Limestone University is 190.1% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($26,400.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Limestone University than Concord University ($26,400.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Limestone University ($10,630 vs. $21,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 20.2% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,079 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Limestone University than Concord University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Limestone University students is 101.9% larger than aid received Concord University ($19,792 vs. $9,805)
Limestone University vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Limestone University or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Limestone University .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 92 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Limestone University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Limestone University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than Concord University (89.6%)
Limestone University vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Limestone University or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Limestone University.
- The graduation rate at Limestone University is higher than Concord University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Limestone University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,250)
- Concord University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($201 vs. $281)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/