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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,854 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,000 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,000 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,989 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,911 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,730 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9%Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $224 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (5,854 students vs. 3,072 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or CU?
- Cumberland University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($26,640.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at CU than Concordia University Saint Paul ($26,640.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($17,669 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 4.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($10,360 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($23,749 vs. $16,911)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than CU (67%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or CU? 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 CU and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Cumberland University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $17,500 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $676 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($21,729 vs. $22,405)
- CU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($224 vs. $231)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/