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Overview |
SHU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 5,544 | ||
| 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 | sacredheart.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 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 |
Academics |
SHU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
SHU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
SHU | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 26% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 5,544 students)
SHU vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Sacred Heart University is 89.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at SHU than Concordia University Saint Paul ($46,310.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than SHU ($17,776 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 71.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,200 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($19,484 vs. $16,487)
SHU vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $2,595 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($22,405 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/