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Overview |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 5,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $33,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $33,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $18,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $25,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 4,296 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 3,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 93% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $257 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Concordia University Chicago?
- Lynn University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University Chicago for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Lynn University than Concordia University Chicago ($39,800.00 vs. $33,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Lynn University ($18,832 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 22.7% lower than costs at Lynn University ($10,762 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 29.9% larger than aid received Lynn University ($25,141 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Concordia University Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University Chicago or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 48 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Concordia University Chicago? 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 Chicago and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Lynn University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,300)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $7,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,951)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($183 vs. $257)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/