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Saint Paul, MN · Moorhead, MN
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | Minnesota State University Moorhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,462/yr | $17,997/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,406/yr | $11,129/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,832 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,794/yr | $11,547/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,826/yr | $13,907/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,135/yr | $18,644/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,295/yr | $22,420/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $189/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,932/yr | $10,994/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,932/yr | $10,994/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $3,000/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,000/yr | $3,894/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $37,239/yr | $25,197/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,600/yr | $10,428/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,600/yr | $10,428/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 52% | 48% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 79% | 59% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 18–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 15–24 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,730 | 4,654 |
| Students accepted | 2,044 | 2,449 |
| Students who enrolled | 377 | 606 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 64% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 57% |
| Freshmen who come back | 67% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $59,871/yr | $50,527/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,108–$85,664 | $35,574–$69,031 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 58% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 33% | 29% |
| Asian students graduating | 39% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,646/yr | $45,873/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 40% |
| Pell students who graduate | 33% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | 34% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,160/yr | $47,860/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 49% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 9% | Health Professions 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 13% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 49% of degrees | Health Professions — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Criminal Justice and Corrections — $89,127/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $93,938/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,018 | 3,072 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,579 | 1,011 |
| Average professor pay | $7,654/mo | $10,729/mo |
| Full-time professors | 22% | 66% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $42,756 | $64,366 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Moorhead, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1893 | 1919 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Men | 33% | 37% |
| Women | 67% | 63% |
| White students | 46% | 76% |
| Black students | 22% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 5.5% |
| Asian students | 12% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 34% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 23% | 15% |
| Students age 25+ | 31% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,921/yr | $9,492/yr |
| Endowment | $52.4M | $38.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 520 | 1,482 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,830/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,764/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| 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 II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 410 | 348 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.6M | $1.7M |
| Athletics budget | $7.5M | $7.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.5M | $7.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $100,999 | $48,931 |
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.