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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 5,544 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 100.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at University of St Thomas than Concordia University Saint Paul ($48,930.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of St Thomas ($17,776 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 23.4% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($10,200 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 95.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($32,284 vs. $16,487)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $4,600 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $3,595 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($22,405 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/