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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $261 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 3,470 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 104.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Concordia University Saint Paul ($49,886.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($17,776 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 36% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($10,200 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 135.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($38,787 vs. $16,487)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or St. Edward's University- St. Edward'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. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $2,300 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $55,100)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $2,866 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($22,405 vs. $25,271)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($231 vs. $261)
- More St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/