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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,868 | 824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $43,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $43,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,488 | $27,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,631 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,434 | 885 | ||
| Admitted | 2,796 | 428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1110/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia College at Moorhead is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,868 students vs. 824 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or MCAD?
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($43,374.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at MCAD than Concordia College at Moorhead ($43,374.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than MCAD ($25,488 vs. $27,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 8.9% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($10,910 vs. $11,880)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 57.3% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($27,729 vs. $17,631)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Concordia College at Moorhead has a higher acceptance rate (63.1%) than MCAD (48.4%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Concordia College at Moorhead (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $6,800 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/