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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Providence?
- Providence College is 54% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Providence than Concordia University Seward ($56,980.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Providence ($23,067 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 64.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($10,050 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 18.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($30,971 vs. $26,141)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Concordia University-Seward .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Providence (52.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Providence? 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 Providence and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Concordia University Seward (85% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $27,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/