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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #410 | #527 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,400 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,400 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,510 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,087 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,756 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,473 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1218 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| 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
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (9,675 students vs. 1,903 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Concordia College at Moorhead is 124.7% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Concordia College at Moorhead than University of Minnesota Duluth ($28,400.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than Concordia College at Moorhead ($18,031 vs. $23,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Duluth are 9% lower than costs at Concordia College at Moorhead ($9,638 vs. $10,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia College at Moorhead students is 141.7% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($17,756 vs. $7,345)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Concordia College at Moorhead students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (65.5%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Concordia College at Moorhead is higher than University of Minnesota Duluth (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $5,200 more per year than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,300)
- University of Minnesota Duluth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/