Abilene Christian vs Concordia University-Irvine
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TXCatholic life on campusConcordia University-IrvineIrvine, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning up to $30,000, Abilene Christian has the lower price after aid: $20,285 a year, against $25,431 at Concordia University-Irvine.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Concordia University-Irvine: $65,083, against $55,736 at Abilene Christian.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Abilene, TX
Irvine, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
5,114
3,481
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
66%
66%
Average SAT
1194
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Graduation rate
59%
58%
First-year retention
81%
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,182
$28,115
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,285
$25,431
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,150
$26,012
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$23,012
$22,202
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,576
$26,339
Net price, over $110,000 income
$31,763
$31,967
Median debt
$24,250
$24,247
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,736
$65,083
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.