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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,086 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Augustana University?
- Concordia University Seward is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Augustana University ($37,000.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Augustana University ($23,067 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 9.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,148 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($27,920 vs. $26,141)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 88 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Concordia University Seward (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/