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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia College at Moorhead is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 1,324 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Cedar Crest College than Concordia College at Moorhead ($43,043.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than Cedar Crest College ($23,087 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 21% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,510 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 82.6% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($32,415 vs. $17,756)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Cedar Crest College (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,800)
- Concordia College at Moorhead students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/