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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,854 | 14,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,000 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,000 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $11,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,989 | $17,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,911 | $5,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,730 | 8,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 8,196 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9%Open | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $233 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (14,709 students vs. 5,854 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 199.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Minnesota State University Mankato ($25,000.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($17,227 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 3.9% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,800 vs. $11,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Minnesota State University Mankato (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 191.7% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($16,911 vs. $5,798)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota State University-Mankato students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota State University-Mankato is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $11,100 more per year than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,300)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $170 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($22,405 vs. $22,575)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates. ($231 vs. $233)
- More Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/