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Overview |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $231 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Judson University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Judson University than Concordia University Saint Paul ($29,850.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Judson University ($17,776 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 11% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,200 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($21,123 vs. $16,487)
Judson University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson 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 Judson University .
- Accepted freshman Judson University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $12,600 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,800)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $595 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($22,405 vs. $23,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($231 vs. $237)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/