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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | 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 Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($33,550.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Iowa Wesleyan College ($17,776 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 11.2% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,200 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 61.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($26,670 vs. $16,487)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Saint Paul students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Saint Paul is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $20,500 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $36,900)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $2,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($22,405 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/