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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Concordia University Saint Paul | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,544 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csp.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,776 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,487 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,536 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,752 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.1%Open | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2%Open | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,405 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $237 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Saint Paul | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 5,544 students)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 150% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Wake Forest than Concordia University Saint Paul ($61,012.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Wake Forest ($17,776 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 63.3% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($10,200 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 228.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($54,233 vs. $16,487)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Concordia University-Saint Paul .
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Concordia University-Saint Paul vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Saint Paul or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Concordia University-Saint Paul.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (88% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $595 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($22,405 vs. $23,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($231 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/