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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 4,133 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Concordia University Saint Paul ($40,520.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($17,776 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 0.2% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($10,200 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 82.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($30,091 vs. $16,487)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $9,000 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $845 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,405 vs. $23,250)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($231 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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/