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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 694 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Union College?
- Concordia University Seward is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Union College ($37,000.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Union College ($23,067 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 29.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($7,750 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 70.9% larger than aid received Union College ($26,141 vs. $15,293)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 26 points higher than at Union College (1050)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Union 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 Union College and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Union College (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/