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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $240 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Elon?
- Elon University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Elon than Concordia University Seward ($41,734.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Elon ($23,067 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 38.2% lower than costs at Elon University ($10,050 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 88.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($26,141 vs. $13,880)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 135 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Elon (74.5%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Elon? 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 Elon and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Concordia University Seward (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $41,000)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,250)
- Elon graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Elon 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/