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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University OU Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $261 |
Diversity |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 11% |
Students |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 42% | ||
Campus |
JU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 3,047 students)
JU vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Concordia University-Seward?
- Jacksonville University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at JU than Concordia University Seward ($43,520.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than JU ($23,067 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 59.1% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,050 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($31,988 vs. $26,141)
JU vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Jacksonville University (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $41,000)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,250)
- JU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($233 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/