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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth St Olaf MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana| Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 40% | ||
| 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 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $259 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or South Dakota State University?
- Concordia College at Moorhead is 265.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at Concordia College at Moorhead than South Dakota State University ($28,400.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Concordia College at Moorhead ($18,160 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 30% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($8,087 vs. $10,510)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College at Moorhead students is 290.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($17,756 vs. $4,551)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University 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 South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than South Dakota State University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Concordia College at Moorhead earn on average $600 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($25,116 vs. $27,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/