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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,544 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Northwest?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 305.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Northwest Missouri State University ($24,400.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($14,197 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 2.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,200 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 96.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($16,487 vs. $8,387)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $16,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,200)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $2,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,405 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/