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Overview |
Waldorf College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Forest City, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,763 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waldorf.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waldorf College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,108 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,108 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,748 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,620 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,359 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Waldorf College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,056 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 780 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1110 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Waldorf College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waldorf College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,822 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $261 |
Diversity |
Waldorf College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Waldorf College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Waldorf College | 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 Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,763 students)
Waldorf College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waldorf College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 60.1% more expensive to attend than Waldorf College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Waldorf College ($37,000.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than Concordia University-Seward ($18,620 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 14.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,748 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Waldorf College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 50.6% larger than aid received Waldorf College ($26,141 vs. $17,359)
Waldorf College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waldorf College 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 Waldorf College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 139 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Waldorf College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waldorf College 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 Waldorf College.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Waldorf College (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $900 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $6,428 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($18,822 vs. $25,250)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($194 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/