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Overview |
SAU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $261 |
Diversity |
SAU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
SAU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 19.3% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Spring Arbor University ($37,000.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Concordia University-Seward ($22,375 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 6% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,050 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 26.4% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($26,141 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU 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 SAU .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 3 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Concordia University Seward (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,000)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,250)
- SAU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($248 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/