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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #726 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | MSU | ||
| 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
- Minot State University is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or MSU?
- Concordia College at Moorhead is 296.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.2% higher at Concordia College at Moorhead than Minot State University ($28,400.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than Concordia College at Moorhead ($12,360 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 46.4% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($7,180 vs. $10,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than Minot State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College at Moorhead students is 220.4% larger than aid received Minot State University ($17,756 vs. $5,542)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU 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 MSU (3.42)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or MSU? 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 MSU and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Minot State University (69% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $3,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $8,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($18,725 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/