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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University OU UCF Minnesota Flagler Doane University Eckerd College| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | 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
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 3,047 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 6% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($37,000.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Palm Beach Atlantic ($23,067 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 16.3% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,050 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 14.9% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($26,141 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 11 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Concordia University Seward (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $5,300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $2,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,704 vs. $25,250)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/