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Overview |
Augustana | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Augustana | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Concordia University-Seward?
- Augustana College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Augustana than Concordia University Seward ($47,766.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Augustana ($23,067 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 17.2% lower than costs at Augustana College ($10,050 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 33.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($34,946 vs. $26,141)
Augustana vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana 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 Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Concordia University Seward (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/