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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 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 |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 3,047 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 394.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Missouri State University Springfield ($37,000.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Concordia University-Seward ($17,677 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 2.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,782 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 224.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($26,141 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 14 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Concordia University Seward (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,000)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/