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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $231 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 13% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | AMU | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,310 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or AMU?
- Concordia University Seward is 47% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Ave Maria University ($37,000.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Concordia University-Seward ($21,078 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 33.4% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,050 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 22.5% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($26,141 vs. $21,341)
Concordia University-Seward vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 22 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU 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 AMU (44.2%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or AMU? 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 AMU and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Ave Maria University (53% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $2,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,428 vs. $25,250)
- AMU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($231 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/