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Overview |
Taylor University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $261 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Taylor University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Taylor 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Taylor University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Taylor University than Concordia University Seward ($37,176.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Taylor University ($23,067 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 10% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,050 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 12.2% larger than aid received Taylor University ($26,141 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor 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 Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 115 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Concordia University Seward (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $41,000)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,250)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($248 vs. $261)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/