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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 11% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Irvine is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($39,330.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Concordia University Seward ($39,330.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Concordia University-Irvine ($23,067 vs. $29,508)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 27.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,050 vs. $12,770)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 6.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($26,141 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 47 points higher than at Concordia University-Irvine (1029)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Irvine (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Concordia University Irvine (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Irvine earn on average $7,300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,250)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/