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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Denison | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,868 | 2,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,488 | $42,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,631 | $34,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,434 | 14,580 | ||
| Admitted | 2,796 | 2,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 1,868 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Denison?
- Denison University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Denison than Concordia College at Moorhead ($64,000.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than Denison ($25,488 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 29.6% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,880 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than Denison University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 96.9% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($34,723 vs. $17,631)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Concordia College at Moorhead (3.58)
- Concordia College at Moorhead has a higher acceptance rate (63.1%) than Denison (16.9%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Denison? 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 Denison and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Concordia College at Moorhead (79% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $48,300)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison 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 Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/