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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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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 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 La Crosse is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 5,544 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UW-La Crosse?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 221.7% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($24,400.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($13,130 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 46.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($6,942 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 385.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($16,487 vs. $3,395)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UW-La Crosse? 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-La Crosse and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $7,900 more per year than UW-La Crosse graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $49,500)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $845 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($22,405 vs. $23,250)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($231 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse 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/