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SHU Providence Marist College UConn Loyola University Maryland Bentley Villanova Holy Cross Fordham Elon BC UMass| Fairfield University | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,019 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fairfield.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,630 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,630 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,750 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,065 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,279 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,359 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 6,971 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1370 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Fairfield University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairfield University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (6,019 students vs. 3,047 students)
Fairfield University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fairfield University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Fairfield University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($53,630.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Fairfield University than Concordia University Seward ($53,630.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Fairfield University ($23,067 vs. $46,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 66.7% lower than costs at Fairfield University ($10,050 vs. $16,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Fairfield University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 3.4% larger than aid received Fairfield University ($26,141 vs. $25,279)
Fairfield University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fairfield University or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Fairfield University .
- Accepted freshman Fairfield University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Fairfield University (52.2%)
Fairfield University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fairfield University or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Fairfield University.
- The graduation rate at Fairfield University is higher than Concordia University Seward (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Fairfield University earn on average $36,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($77,100 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairfield University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Fairfield University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Fairfield University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/