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Overview |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Finlandia University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($25,346.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Finlandia University than Concordia University Saint Paul ($25,346.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Finlandia University ($17,776 vs. $20,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 2.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($9,978 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 4.9% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($16,487 vs. $15,722)
Finlandia University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Finlandia University .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Saint Paul students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Finlandia University (66.6%)
Finlandia University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Finlandia University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $20,300 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $37,100)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/