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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Parkside | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $237 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 3,947 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Parkside?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 287.4% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($24,400.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($8,510 vs. $17,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 28% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($7,966 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 132.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($16,487 vs. $7,098)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $16,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $560 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,405 vs. $22,965)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($231 vs. $237)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/