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Overview |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $231 |
Diversity |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 3% |
Students |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 11.2% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Clark Atlanta University ($24,400.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than CAU ($17,776 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 7.7% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($10,200 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Clark Atlanta University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 74.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($16,487 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Clark Atlanta University (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $19,000 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $38,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $8,595 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($22,405 vs. $31,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($231 vs. $320)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/