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OU Minnesota Doane University FLC Crown College JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College GCU PLNU Castleton State College University of St Thomas| Concordia University Seward | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $206 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Lees-McRae College | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 855 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Lees-McRae College?
- Concordia University Seward is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Lees McRae College ($37,000.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Lees-McRae College ($23,067 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 21.4% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,050 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 43.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($26,141 vs. $18,205)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Concordia University-Seward .
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Lees-McRae College? 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 Lees-McRae College and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Lees McRae College (53% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,250)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($206 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/