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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 857 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or College of Saint Mary?
- Concordia University Seward is 64.8% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Concordia University-Seward than College of Saint Mary ($37,000.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Concordia University-Seward ($14,984 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 22% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,240 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than College of Saint Mary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 46.9% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($26,141 vs. $17,799)
Concordia University-Seward vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Concordia University-Seward .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than College of Saint Mary (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Mary earn on average $300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/