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OU Minnesota Doane University Crown College GCU PLNU MCC-MW University of St Thomas| Graceland University Lamoni | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $261 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Graceland University Lamoni ($37,000.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Concordia University-Seward ($16,627 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 0.5% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($10,050 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 13.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($29,753 vs. $26,141)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 115 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates of Graceland University Lamoni and Concordia University-Seward have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($41,000 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $1,706 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,544 vs. $25,250)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($243 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/