Concordia University-Wisconsin (CUW) vs University of St Francis

Concordia University-Wisconsin and University of St. Francis, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Concordia, a private Lutheran university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (86%) compared to St. Francis' 75%. Concordia's student body is predominantly female (60%), while St. Francis has a more balanced gender ratio. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, with Concordia excelling in nursing, education, and business, and St. Francis specializing in nursing, social work, and criminal justice. Concordia's graduation rate stands at 58%, while St. Francis' is slightly higher at 62%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Concordia University-Wisconsin	University of St Francis
Overview
Location	Mequon, Wisconsin	Joliet, Illinois
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: 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%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	68.6%	68.2%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	920 - 1170
ACT range	20 - 26	20 - 25
Students submitting SAT score		45.0%
Students submitting ACT score	55.0%	9.0%
Total number of applicants	3,544	1,574
Total number of admissions given out	2,431	1,074
Admitted students who chose to enroll	514	204
Yield rate	21.1%	19.0%
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	$47,120
Average net price	$25,830	$16,949
Tuition	$31,660	$35,000
Room & board	$11,744	$10,210
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 $26,779
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,241	59.0% Average amount $5,207
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $12,871	5.0% Average amount $13,590

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,914 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%	1,572 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%
Graduate students	2,290 Men 25.1% Women 74.9%	1,854 Men 20.1% Women 79.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	6.0%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,750	380
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Public Administration and Social Service	Health Professions Education Business Public Administration and Social Service Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	64.6%
Dropout rate	40.2%	34.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $107,873 Year 2: $122,038 Year 3: $124,300 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,685 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $110,687 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,924 Year 2: $104,749 Year 3: $109,196 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,658 Year 2: $75,047 Year 3: $83,328 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,184 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $77,995 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,208 Year 2: $67,166 Year 3: $68,428 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,716 Year 2: $57,860 Year 3: $65,316 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,124 Year 3: $64,025 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,462 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $63,004 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,735 Year 2: $54,359 Year 3: $56,387

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