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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $232 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Cedarville University?
- Concordia University Seward is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Cedarville University ($37,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Cedarville University ($23,067 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 19.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,400 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 33.1% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($26,141 vs. $19,637)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 93 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Concordia University Seward (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Cedarville University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,000)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/