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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | USD | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | USD | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or USD?
- Concordia College at Moorhead is 265.4% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at Concordia College at Moorhead than University of South Dakota ($28,400.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Concordia College at Moorhead ($18,378 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 27.8% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($8,224 vs. $10,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College at Moorhead students is 181.5% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($17,756 vs. $6,308)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or USD? 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 USD and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than University of South Dakota (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $100 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/