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Overview |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $261 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,759 students)
Grinnell vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Concordia University-Seward?
- Grinnell College is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Grinnell than Concordia University Seward ($60,988.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Grinnell ($23,067 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 49.7% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($10,050 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 61.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($42,231 vs. $26,141)
Grinnell vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell 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 Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 326 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Concordia University Seward (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $18,500 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $41,000)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($13,170 vs. $25,250)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($136 vs. $261)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/