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Overview |
Southeastern University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,400 | 5,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,432 | $35,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,432 | $35,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,020 | $11,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,935 | $17,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,135 | $26,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,800 | 4,607 | ||
| Admitted | 2,080 | 4,301 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3%Open | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.7%Open | 7.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 990/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $257 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern 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
- Southeastern University is larger than than Concordia University Chicago based on total student enrollment (10,400 students vs. 5,066 students)
Southeastern University vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Concordia University Chicago?
- Concordia University Chicago is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $30,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Southeastern University ($35,200.00 vs. $30,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Southeastern University ($17,767 vs. $27,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 1.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($11,020 vs. $11,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago than Southeastern University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 65.4% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($26,680 vs. $16,135)
Southeastern University vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 92 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Southeastern University (74.3%)
Southeastern University vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Southeastern University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $3,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,951)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($222 vs. $257)
- More Southeastern 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/