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Overview |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #410 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | cord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $23,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $17,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1080/1218 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Concordia College at Moorhead | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,903 students)
Bethel University vs. Concordia College at Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Concordia College at Moorhead?
- Bethel University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Bethel University than Concordia College at Moorhead ($41,110.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than Bethel University ($23,087 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 9.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,510 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($24,586 vs. $17,756)
Bethel University vs. Concordia College at Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Concordia College at Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia College at Moorhead or Bethel University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concordia College at Moorhead (3.58)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Bethel University vs. Concordia College at Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Concordia College at Moorhead? 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 Concordia College at Moorhead and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Concordia College at Moorhead (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,300)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/