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Overview |
Marian | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 5,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $17,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $16,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 2,730 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 74.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Marian | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (5,854 students vs. 3,586 students)
Marian vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Marian University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Marian than Concordia University Saint Paul ($39,100.00 vs. $25,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Marian ($17,989 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 22.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,800 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Marian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 73.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($29,269 vs. $16,911)
Marian vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
Marian vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $12,600 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,800)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/