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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
ISU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $261 |
Diversity |
ISU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
ISU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 42% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 3,047 students)
ISU vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 326.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Iowa State University ($37,000.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Concordia University-Seward ($15,310 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 7.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,358 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 136.7% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($26,141 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 66 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than ISU (90.2%)
ISU vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Concordia University Seward (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $41,000)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $1,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,868 vs. $25,250)
- ISU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($246 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/