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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #731 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | |||
| 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 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $233 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Concordia College at Moorhead is 239.9% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Concordia College at Moorhead than Minnesota State University Mankato ($28,400.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Concordia College at Moorhead ($16,809 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 0.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,510 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College at Moorhead students is 155.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($17,756 vs. $6,961)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $2,000 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($22,575 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/