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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 5,544 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Marist College?
- Marist College is 79.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Marist College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($43,900.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Marist College ($17,776 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 68.1% lower than costs at Marist College ($10,200 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 38.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($22,904 vs. $16,487)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Marist College? 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 Marist College and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $3,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($22,405 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/