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Overview |
SWU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #966 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
SWU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 890/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SWU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
SWU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SWU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Concord University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 210.5% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at SWU than Concord University ($26,520.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than SWU ($8,464 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 4.6% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,650 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Concord University ($19,636 vs. $11,120)
SWU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Concord University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/