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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Southwest Baptist University ($37,000.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Concordia University-Seward ($18,926 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 21.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,290 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 44.1% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($26,141 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 18 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Southwest Baptist University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $4,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,087 vs. $25,250)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($218 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/