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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,854 | 5,064 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,000 | $6,837 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,000 | $15,118 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $7,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,989 | $15,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,911 | $3,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,730 | 5,903 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 4,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9%Open | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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, 2026 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $234 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls based on total student enrollment (5,854 students vs. 5,064 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 265.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $6,837.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($25,000.00 vs. $15,118.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($15,242 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 41% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($7,658 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin River Falls (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 363.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($16,911 vs. $3,647)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a higher acceptance rate (81.6%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 University of Wisconsin-River Falls and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $13,300 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,100)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $320 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($22,405 vs. $22,725)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates. ($231 vs. $234)
- More University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/