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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Roger Williams University | ||
| 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
- Roger Williams University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Roger Williams University than Concordia University Seward ($40,632.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Roger Williams University ($23,067 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 62.1% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($10,050 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Roger Williams University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 26.8% larger than aid received Roger Williams University ($26,141 vs. $20,611)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Concordia University-Seward .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Concordia University Seward (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/