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NDSU St Olaf MSU Moorhead University of St Thomas Chapman Pepperdine Minnesota CDU HMC SCU Oxy Augustana| Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,868 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,488 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,631 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,434 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,796 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (1,868 students vs. 476 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Soka University of America?
- Soka University of America is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($34,382.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Soka University of America than Concordia College at Moorhead ($34,382.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Concordia College at Moorhead ($18,807 vs. $25,488)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 16.9% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($11,880 vs. $13,892)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as Soka University of America (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 92.6% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($33,951 vs. $17,631)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Soka University of America students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Concordia College at Moorhead (3.58)
- Soka University of America has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (63.1%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Concordia College at Moorhead (87% vs. 69%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $4,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($22,288 vs. $27,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Soka University of America students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/