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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 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 | Jun 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 3,047 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 296.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of Missouri Kansas City ($37,000.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Concordia University-Seward ($14,739 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 22% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,050 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 212.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($26,141 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 54 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $14,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,250)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($217 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/