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OU Minnesota Doane University Buffalo State College Crown College GCU PLNU University of St Thomas Bryant and Stratton College-Buffalo| Concordia University Seward | Medaille College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Medaille 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 Medaille College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,727 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Medaille College?
- Concordia University Seward is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Medaille College ($37,000.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than Concordia University-Seward ($14,992 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 39.3% lower than costs at Medaille College ($10,050 vs. $14,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Medaille College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 3.8% larger than aid received Medaille College ($26,141 vs. $25,196)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 208 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Medaille College (19)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Medaille College (68.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Medaille 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 Medaille College and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Medaille College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Medaille College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,000)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Medaille College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/