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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,854 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,000 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,000 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,989 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,911 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,730 | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9%Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $251 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 5,854 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UWSP?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 251.5% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $7,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($25,000.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($14,347 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 27.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($8,500 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 297.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($16,911 vs. $4,255)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $15,700 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,700)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $1,955 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,405 vs. $24,360)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($231 vs. $251)
- More UWSP 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/