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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 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 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota State University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 3,047 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 318.6% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 318.6% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Southwest Minnesota State University ($37,000.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Concordia University-Seward ($15,004 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,258 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 253.8% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($26,141 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota State 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 Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 68 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota State 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 Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University earn on average $200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $41,000)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,678 vs. $25,250)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($224 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/