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NDSU St Olaf MSU Moorhead University of St Thomas The College of Saint Scholastica Minnesota Chapman Augustana Augsburg College Winona State University Luther- Norse University of Minnesota-Morris| Concordia College at Moorhead | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | St. Kate's | ||
| 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
- St Catherine University is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at St. Kate's than Concordia College at Moorhead ($46,976.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Concordia College at Moorhead ($19,976 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 6.2% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($9,900 vs. $10,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 108.4% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($37,012 vs. $17,756)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Concordia College at Moorhead (3.58)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than St Catherine University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia College at Moorhead students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/