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Overview |
Mercer | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Mercer | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,047 students)
Mercer vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Concordia University-Seward?
- Mercer University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Mercer than Concordia University Seward ($39,408.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Concordia University-Seward ($22,087 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 39.8% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,050 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($33,740 vs. $26,141)
Mercer vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer 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 Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 141 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Concordia University Seward (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $41,000)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Mercer graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/