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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Metropolitan State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Clark University| Concordia University Saint Paul | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $230 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 4,682 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or MSU Moorhead?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 176.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($24,400.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than MSU Moorhead ($17,776 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 1% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($10,104 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 138.8% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($16,487 vs. $6,905)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $15,000 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $129 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,405)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($230 vs. $231)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/