Wisconsin Lutheran vs Concordia Chicago

Wisconsin Lutheran College and Concordia University-Chicago, both rooted in Lutheran traditions, offer distinct educational experiences. Wisconsin Lutheran College, nestled in Milwaukee, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Concordia University-Chicago, situated in River Forest, stands out with its larger student body, providing a more diverse and vibrant campus community. While both institutions excel in liberal arts education, Wisconsin Lutheran College emphasizes teacher preparation and nursing, while Concordia University-Chicago is renowned for its business and music programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further differences in graduation rates, student demographics, and other crucial factors, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Concordia University-Chicago	Wisconsin Lutheran College
Overview
Location	River Forest, Illinois	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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	57.0%	80.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	87.8%	98.0%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	N/A	1010 - 1170
ACT range	N/A	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		8.0%
Students submitting ACT score		62.0%
Total number of applicants	5,620	1,363
Total number of admissions given out	4,935	1,336
Admitted students who chose to enroll	336	274
Yield rate	6.8%	20.5%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$44,860	$48,354
Average net price	$18,817	$21,761
Tuition	$33,310	$32,322
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,550 Meal plan: $3,880	$11,050
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $23,508	100.0% Average amount $22,728
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $4,744	80.0% Average amount $5,281
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,395	18.0% Average amount $13,586

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,438 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	1,031 Men 43.0% Women 57.0%
Graduate students	4,648 Men 32.1% Women 67.9%	116 Men 27.6% Women 72.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	38.4%	29.2%
International students	2.7%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	726	731
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Missouri Indiana Michigan Florida	Wisconsin Illinois Texas Louisiana Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Health Professions Psychology	Education Business Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.8%	61.0%
Dropout rate	14.0%	8.6%
Transferred out	43.2%	29.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $111,823 Year 2: $114,892 Year 3: $115,033 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $86,536 Year 2: $99,683 Year 3: $105,927 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,837 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $69,591 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,893 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $69,201 Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,510 Year 2: $63,855 Year 3: $67,477 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,778 Year 2: $57,657 Year 3: $64,254 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,253 Year 2: $58,057 Year 3: $60,306 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,265 Year 2: $57,937 Year 3: $59,496 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,650 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $59,101 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,219 Year 2: $59,576 Year 3: $57,980	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,060 Year 2: $62,111 Year 3: $67,626 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,827 Year 2: $46,869 Year 3: $52,764 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $49,144 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,984 Year 3: $40,507 Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,758 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,599 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,670 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,219 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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