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Moorhead, MN · Northfield, MN
| Concordia College at Moorhead | St Olaf College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,902/yr | $23,874/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,950/yr | $10,404/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,847 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,889/yr | $11,342/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,115/yr | $12,584/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,045/yr | $20,367/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,435/yr | $33,166/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,530/yr | $13,630/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,200/yr | $13,630/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,900/yr | $900/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $45,942/yr | $71,843/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,170/yr | $59,760/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $31,170/yr | $59,760/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 63% | 48% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1300–1470 |
| SAT average | 1190 | 1380 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–26 | 28–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–25 · Math 21–27 | English 28–35 · Math 25–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,434 | 5,956 |
| Students accepted | 2,796 | 3,106 |
| Students who enrolled | 438 | 825 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 49% | 36% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 84% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 92% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,317/yr | $65,543/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,119–$81,521 | $46,256–$88,706 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 85% |
| White students graduating | 64% | 84% |
| Black students graduating | 41% | 86% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 25% | 80% |
| Asian students graduating | 55% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,225/yr | $48,373/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 45% | 77% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 78% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 86% |
| Low-income students who finish | 63% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 11% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,785/yr | $56,797/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 28% · Health Professions 12% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Social Sciences 19% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% · Physical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 28% of degrees | Social Sciences — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Physical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $73,174/yr | Computer Science — $82,278/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 30% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,829 | 3,093 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 71 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $7,714/mo | $9,218/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $87,417 | $90,436 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Northfield, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1891 | 1874 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.9% | 11% |
| Men | 47% | 42% |
| Women | 53% | 58% |
| White students | 75% | 67% |
| Black students | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5% | 9.7% |
| Asian students | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Other / not reported | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 13% | 13% |
| Part-time students | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,965/yr | $19,698/yr |
| Endowment | $184.0M | $803.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,177 | 2,987 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,640/yr | $6,280/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,780/yr | $6,800/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 551 | 584 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.0M | $5.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.0M | $5.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $65,205 | $59,440 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.