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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $231 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Catholic University of America is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.4% higher at Catholic University of America than Concordia University Saint Paul ($53,040.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Catholic University of America ($17,776 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 63.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($10,200 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 108.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($34,449 vs. $16,487)
Catholic University of America vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Catholic University of America vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 University-Saint Paul and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $1,200 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $3,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($22,405 vs. $26,106)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($231 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/