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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $224 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 16% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | CU | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,588 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or CU?
- Concordia University Seward is 46.8% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Cumberland University ($37,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Concordia University-Seward ($18,528 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 11.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,990 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 18% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($26,141 vs. $22,145)
Concordia University-Seward vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 87 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CU (3.3)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than CU (66.2%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or CU? 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 CU and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Cumberland University (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $1,100 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,521 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,250)
- CU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($224 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/