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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 1055/1245 | ||
| 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 | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Saint Benedict | ||
| 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 Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 1,470 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 79.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Saint Benedict than Concordia College at Moorhead ($50,950.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than Saint Benedict ($23,087 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 13.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,510 vs. $11,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as College of Saint Benedict (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 109.8% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($37,252 vs. $17,756)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Concordia College at Moorhead (3.58)
- Saint Benedict has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Concordia College at Moorhead (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $5,400 more per year than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,300)
- College of Saint Benedict students graduate with a $657 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($26,343 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Benedict graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia College at Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/