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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Salem College | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Salem College | ||
| 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,903 students vs. 469 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Salem College?
- Salem College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Salem College than Concordia College at Moorhead ($30,500.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Concordia College at Moorhead ($18,354 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 17% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,510 vs. $12,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 69.2% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($30,048 vs. $17,756)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Salem College? 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 Salem College and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than Salem College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $13,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Concordia College at Moorhead graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Concordia College at Moorhead graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/