Saint Xavier University vs Concordia University-Wisconsin (CUW)

Saint Xavier University and Concordia University-Wisconsin, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Xavier, located in Chicago, Illinois, boasts a diverse student body and a strong liberal arts foundation, while Concordia, nestled in Mequon, Wisconsin, emphasizes its Lutheran heritage and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. With acceptance rates of 75% and 86%, respectively, both universities welcome a considerable number of applicants. While Saint Xavier's student body is predominantly female, Concordia's is more evenly balanced. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the university that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Concordia University-Wisconsin	Saint Xavier University
Overview
Location	Mequon, Wisconsin	Chicago, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	78.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.6%	84.8%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	20 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score	55.0%
Total number of applicants	3,544	7,780
Total number of admissions given out	2,431	6,597
Admitted students who chose to enroll	514	747
Yield rate	21.1%	11.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,502	$47,434
Average net price	$25,830	$13,419
Tuition	$31,660	$33,960
Room & board	$11,744	Room/dormitory: $6,720 Meal plan: $4,920
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,746	100.0% Average amount $27,598
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,241	90.0% Average amount $4,736
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $12,871	5.0% Average amount $11,773

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,914 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%	3,101 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	2,290 Men 25.1% Women 74.9%	648 Men 24.1% Women 75.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	7.0%
International students	6.0%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,750	510
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Illinois Indiana Missouri Ohio Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Public Administration and Social Service	Health Professions Education Business Computer and Information Science Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	51.8%
Dropout rate	40.2%	15.2%
Transferred out	N/A	32.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $120,549 Year 3: $128,689 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $112,115 Year 2: $119,061 Year 3: $124,250 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $103,174 Year 2: $110,432 Year 3: $106,468 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,640 Year 2: $96,738 Year 3: $97,589 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,302 Year 2: $72,083 Year 3: $76,400 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,215 Year 2: $72,462 Year 3: $73,671 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,865 Year 2: $62,154 Year 3: $68,307 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,595 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $63,046 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $62,546 Year 3: $62,321 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,493 Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $58,804	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,631 Year 2: $89,435 Year 3: $94,608 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,667 Year 2: $71,957 Year 3: $76,008 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,595 Year 2: $65,475 Year 3: $67,457 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,993 Year 2: $64,196 Year 3: $66,878 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,898 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $62,524 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,500 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $61,859 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,537 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $59,708 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,685 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $57,683 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,656 Year 2: $54,252 Year 3: $56,224 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $54,743

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