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Overview |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $261 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,047 students)
Bethel University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Bethel University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Bethel University than Concordia University Seward ($41,110.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Bethel University ($23,067 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 14.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,050 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 6.3% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,141 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel 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 Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 51 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Concordia University Seward (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $41,000)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,250)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($252 vs. $261)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/