University of New England vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul

Comparable Facts

Compare University of New England in Biddeford, ME with Concordia University Saint Paul in Saint Paul, MN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of New England is larger than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (6,573 students vs. 6,003 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of New England is located in Biddeford, ME (Small City setting); Concordia University Saint Paul is in Saint Paul, MN (Large City setting).
• University of New England is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Concordia University Saint Paul is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of New England 11:1; Concordia University Saint Paul 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 22.6% lower than at University of New England ($13,932 vs. $18,000).
• Out-of-state tuition is 72.7% higher at University of New England than at Concordia University Saint Paul (about $18,610 more per year; $44,210 vs. $25,600).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of New England than at Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 19.3% larger than aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students ($23,255 vs. $19,494).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at University of New England, open admission at Concordia University-Saint Paul.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of New England Feb 15, 2027; Concordia University-Saint Paul Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at University of New England average a 3.41 high school GPA, 0.27 higher than at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.4% at University of New England vs. 16.6% at Concordia University-Saint Paul.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Concordia University Saint Paul graduates have a $4,595 lower median loan debt than University of New England graduates ($22,405 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates have an estimated $48 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of New England graduates ($231 vs. $279).
• More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation (75% vs. 61%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.