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Lewis and Clark University of Puget Sound NDSU St Olaf MSU Moorhead Whitman College University of St Thomas Reed UO Minnesota Chapman University of Portland| Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,868 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cord.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,880 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,488 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,631 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,434 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 2,796 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Concordia College at Moorhead | Willamette University | ||
| 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Concordia College at Moorhead based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,868 students)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia College at Moorhead or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 63.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia College at Moorhead for in-state tuition ($48,000.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at Willamette University than Concordia College at Moorhead ($48,000.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College at Moorhead than Willamette University ($25,488 vs. $27,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College at Moorhead are 30.4% lower than costs at Willamette University ($11,880 vs. $15,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia College at Moorhead as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 95.1% larger than aid received Concordia College at Moorhead ($34,396 vs. $17,631)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia College at Moorhead or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Concordia College at Moorhead .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Concordia College at Moorhead (3.58)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Concordia College at Moorhead (63.1%)
Concordia College at Moorhead vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia College at Moorhead or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Concordia College at Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Concordia College at Moorhead (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia College at Moorhead graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Concordia College at Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/