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ISU Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University St Olaf South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa St. Cloud State University University of St Thomas Umary| Concordia College at Moorhead | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or NDSU?
- Concordia College at Moorhead is 205.1% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Concordia College at Moorhead than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($28,400.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Concordia College at Moorhead ($15,962 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 13% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($9,300 vs. $10,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College at Moorhead students is 209.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($17,756 vs. $5,732)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $5,300 more per year than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $48,300)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($23,300 vs. $27,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDSU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/