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Overview |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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 |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $261 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,047 students)
Biola University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Biola University is 20% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Biola University than Concordia University Seward ($44,382.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Biola University ($23,067 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 4.7% lower than costs at Biola University ($10,050 vs. $10,522)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($26,521 vs. $26,141)
Biola University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola 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 Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 39 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Concordia University Seward (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,000)
- Biola University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,250)
- Biola University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($253 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/