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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWM | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 5,544 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UWM?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 201.6% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($24,400.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($16,551 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,200 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 176.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($16,487 vs. $5,963)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman UWM students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UWM? 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 UWM and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $11,300 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $2,553 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($22,405 vs. $24,958)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/