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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $261 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Creighton 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
- Creighton University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (8,397 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Creighton University than Concordia University Seward ($43,684.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Creighton University ($23,067 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 17.7% lower than costs at Creighton University ($10,050 vs. $11,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Creighton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 3% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($26,918 vs. $26,141)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 120 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Creighton University (75.7%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Creighton 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 Creighton University and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than Concordia University Seward (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $25,600 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,332)
- Creighton University and Concordia University-Seward graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($261 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/