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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State Colorado School of Mines AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Elon Loyola Marymount Chapman UO| University of Denver | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $261 |
Diversity |
DU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
DU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 42% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 3,047 students)
DU vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Concordia University-Seward?
- University of Denver is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at DU than Concordia University Seward ($55,260.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than DU ($23,067 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 53.9% lower than costs at University of Denver ($10,050 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 18.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($30,954 vs. $26,141)
DU vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU 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 DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 173 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming DU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than DU (77.7%)
DU vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Concordia University Seward (78% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $22,400 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $1,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,250)
- DU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/