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Overview |
St. Leo University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 5,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #706 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $33,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $33,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $10,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $18,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $25,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 4,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 3,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 93% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
St. Leo University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $257 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
St. Leo University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 38% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo 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
- Saint Leo University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 5,354 students)
St. Leo University vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or Concordia University Chicago?
- Concordia University Chicago is 35.8% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Saint Leo University ($33,944.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than St. Leo University ($18,832 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 43.1% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($10,762 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Saint Leo University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 19.4% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($25,141 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo 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 St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University Chicago students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo 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 St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Saint Leo University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,300)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $201 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($24,750 vs. $24,951)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($255 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/