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Concordia University - Chicago
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Concordia University - Chicago Value of an Education

Is Concordia University - Chicago a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Check out Concordia University - Chicago's educational value before you overpay!

On this Page You'll Find:

  • State Ranking of Concordia University - Chicago
  • Price vs. Value Comparison
  • Estimated Degree Cost
  • Breakdown of Financial Aid
  • Value Calculation Methodology

Within Illinois, Concordia University - Chicago is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Concordia University - Chicago's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Illinois. This lands Concordia University - Chicago in the #36 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Illinois.

Nationally, Fairly Priced for the Educational Quality

Concordia University - Chicago's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Best Colleges ranking. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it an average ranking of #602 on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to Concordia University Chicago in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Concordia University - Chicago compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

UnderpricedBest
  • $96,481 - Georgetown College
Good
  • $113,405 - The University of West Florida
  • $113,574 - William Woods University
AverageFair
  • $114,252 - Concordia University - Chicago
  • $117,593 - Southern Utah University
Low
  • $123,461 - University of Montevallo
  • $128,419 - California State University - Bakersfield
  • $134,914 - University of Alaska Fairbanks
OverpricedPoor
  • $151,245 - Ohio State University - Newark Campus
  • $154,364 - Oklahoma Wesleyan University
  • $154,729 - Barry University
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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $114,252

On average, a bachelor's degree at Concordia University - Chicago will cost you about $114,252. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $28,176 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

 Amount
Average Yearly Cost$28,176
Average Years to Graduate4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree$114,252

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Concordia University - Chicago. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$176,940828D
All Students (With and Without Aid)$114,252535C+
Only Students Receiving Aid$105,703539C+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Total Degree CostAffordability RankValue Grade
Students Receiving no Aid$176,94023D
All Students (With and Without Aid)$114,25222D
Only Students Receiving Aid$105,70320D

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Illinois.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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