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Overview |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $261 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 11% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 3,047 students)
Benedictine University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Benedictine University ($37,000.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Benedictine University ($23,067 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 2.1% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($10,050 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 30.2% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($26,141 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or Concordia University-Seward? 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-Seward and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Benedictine University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,300 vs. $25,250)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/