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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $232 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 5,544 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or St. Cloud State University?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 176.9% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Saint Cloud State University ($24,400.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($14,065 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($9,950 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 172.9% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($16,487 vs. $6,042)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is the same as at Saint Cloud State University (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $10,700 more per year than St. Cloud State University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,700)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $95 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($22,405 vs. $22,500)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($231 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/