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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 970/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia College at Moorhead is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 1,054 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at RMC than Concordia College at Moorhead ($31,342.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Concordia College at Moorhead ($19,353 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 15.2% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($9,120 vs. $10,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($23,062 vs. $17,756)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at RMC (3.42)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or RMC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between RMC and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Rocky Mountain College (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $1,500 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,800)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/