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Overview |
Kettering University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,769 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kettering.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kettering University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,380 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,380 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,930 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,486 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kettering University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,823 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,472 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kettering University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kettering University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,399 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $261 |
Diversity |
Kettering University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Kettering University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Kettering University | 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 Kettering University based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,769 students)
Kettering University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kettering University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Kettering University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($44,380.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Kettering University than Concordia University Seward ($44,380.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Kettering University ($23,067 vs. $34,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering University are 12.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,930 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kettering University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 5.8% larger than aid received Kettering University ($26,141 vs. $24,697)
Kettering University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kettering 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 Kettering University .
- The average SAT score at Kettering University (1204) is 128 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Kettering University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Kettering University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Kettering University (80.7%)
Kettering University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kettering 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 Kettering University.
- The graduation rate at Kettering University is higher than Concordia University Seward (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Kettering University earn on average $35,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,149 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,399)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering University graduates. ($261 vs. $272)
- More Kettering University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/