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UB Fisher Canisius St. Bona SUNY at Geneseo OU Le Moyne College Minnesota SUNY Brockport Alfred University Doane University D'Youville College| Concordia University Seward | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Niagara 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Niagara University?
- Concordia University Seward is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Niagara University ($37,000.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Concordia University-Seward ($18,165 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 26.4% lower than costs at Niagara University ($10,050 vs. $12,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($29,898 vs. $26,141)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 39 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Niagara University (89.5%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Concordia University Seward (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,000)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/