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Overview |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Irvine, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 3,744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | cui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $39,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $39,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $29,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $24,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 3,576 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 2,467 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 69% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $234 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 14% |
Students |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Concordia University-Irvine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Concordia University-Irvine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Concordia University-Irvine?
- Concordia University Irvine is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Prescott College ($39,330.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Concordia University-Irvine ($25,317 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 34.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($9,520 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Concordia University Irvine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 22.2% larger than aid received Prescott College ($24,623 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Concordia University-Irvine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Concordia University-Irvine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Irvine or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Prescott College (1039) is 10 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Prescott College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Prescott College vs. Concordia University-Irvine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or Concordia University-Irvine? 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-Irvine and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Prescott College (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $14,400 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $3,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,678)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Irvine graduates. ($201 vs. $234)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/