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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,423 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,500 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,500 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,099 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,090 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,587 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 1,429 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1235 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $278 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 3,423 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Concordia University Seward ($39,792.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($24,099 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 81.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,350 vs. $18,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Johnson & Wales University Providence (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 7.9% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($27,090 vs. $25,112)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Concordia University-Seward .
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $900 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,100)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,650 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,900)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($261 vs. $278)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/