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NDSU St Olaf MSU Moorhead University of St Thomas Minnesota South Dakota State University Chapman Augustana Augsburg College USD Luther- Norse University of Minnesota-Morris| Concordia College at Moorhead | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NSU | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern State University is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or NSU?
- Concordia College at Moorhead is 272.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165% higher at Concordia College at Moorhead than Northern State University ($28,400.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern State University than Concordia College at Moorhead ($17,264 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($9,150 vs. $10,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than Northern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College at Moorhead students is 210.7% larger than aid received Northern State University ($17,756 vs. $5,715)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or NSU? 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 NSU and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Northern State University (69% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $10,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($24,399 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/