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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $225 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Belmont than Concordia University Seward ($38,000.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Belmont ($23,067 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 36% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,050 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 18.4% larger than aid received Belmont University ($26,141 vs. $22,080)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 82 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Concordia University Seward (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $41,000)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $3,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,780 vs. $25,250)
- Belmont graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($225 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/