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Carson-Newman College OU Minnesota Doane University Tennessee King College Crown College ETSU GCU Liberty University PLNU Tennessee Tech| Concordia University Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,423 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,500 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,500 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,099 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,090 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,587 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 1,429 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1235 | 1006/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $175 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lincoln Memorial University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (5,805 students vs. 3,423 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Concordia University Seward is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Lincoln Memorial University for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Lincoln Memorial University ($38,500.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln Memorial University than Concordia University-Seward ($19,401 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 14.1% lower than costs at Lincoln Memorial University ($10,350 vs. $11,808)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Lincoln Memorial University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 31.6% larger than aid received Lincoln Memorial University ($27,090 vs. $20,585)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 21 points higher than at Lincoln Memorial University (1055)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lincoln Memorial University (3.29)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Lincoln Memorial University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $8,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($17,020 vs. $25,250)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($175 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/