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Overview |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,590 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnsu.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,356 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,726 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,606 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,809 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,961 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,152 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 7,882 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,575 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $261 |
Diversity |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 3,047 students)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota State University-Mankato or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 342.8% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Minnesota State University Mankato ($37,000.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than Concordia University-Seward ($16,809 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 5.5% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($10,050 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 275.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($26,141 vs. $6,961)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 46 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Minnesota State University-Mankato (70.7%)
Minnesota State University-Mankato vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $5,300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,000)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $2,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,575 vs. $25,250)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/