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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $302 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | ORU | ||
| 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
- Oral Roberts University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (5,051 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or ORU?
- Concordia University Seward is 18.4% more expensive to attend than ORU for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Oral Roberts University ($37,000.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oral Roberts University than Concordia University-Seward ($22,360 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 11% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,050 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 10.4% larger than aid received Oral Roberts University ($26,141 vs. $23,675)
Concordia University-Seward vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 67 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ORU (3.5)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than ORU (78.4%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or ORU? 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 ORU and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Concordia University Seward (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $800 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,200)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $3,994 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($25,250 vs. $29,244)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($261 vs. $302)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU 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/