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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NCU | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia College at Moorhead is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 699 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or NCU?
- Northwest Christian University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at NCU than Concordia College at Moorhead ($33,000.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than NCU ($23,087 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 0.3% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($10,480 vs. $10,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($20,642 vs. $17,756)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at NCU (3.45)
- NCU has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or NCU? 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 NCU and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Concordia College at Moorhead (100% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $2,400 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/