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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,854 | 9,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #563 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,000 | $7,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,000 | $16,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,989 | $15,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,911 | $3,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,730 | 10,315 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 7,848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9%Open | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (9,991 students vs. 5,854 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UW-Eau Claire?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 227% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $7,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($25,000.00 vs. $16,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($15,323 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 17.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($9,200 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 345% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($16,911 vs. $3,800)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $9,500 more per year than UW-Eau Claire graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,900)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $845 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($22,405 vs. $23,250)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($231 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/