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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,868 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,488 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,631 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,434 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,796 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1290/1413 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia College at Moorhead is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,868 students vs. 867 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 117% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Bennington than Concordia College at Moorhead ($63,802.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than Bennington ($25,488 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 56.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,880 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 171.5% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($47,860 vs. $17,631)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Concordia College at Moorhead has a higher acceptance rate (63.1%) than Bennington (48%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Bennington College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $16,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/