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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,423 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,500 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,500 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,099 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,090 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,587 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 1,429 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1235 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $245 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 3,423 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Mercy?
- Concordia University Seward is 81.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Mercy College ($38,500.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Concordia University-Seward ($16,776 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 42% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,350 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 73.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,090 vs. $15,611)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Concordia University-Seward .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Mercy (85.5%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Mercy College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,000)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,551 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,250)
- Mercy graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($245 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/