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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Texas State Baylor SU Trinity UTSA Texas A&M OU Loyola University-New Orleans UNT| Concordia University Seward | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 12.5% | ||
| 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 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $261 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Concordia University Seward ($49,886.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($23,067 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 38.1% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($10,050 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 48.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($38,787 vs. $26,141)
Concordia University-Seward vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 59 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Concordia University Seward (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $21 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,271)
- Saint Edward's University and Concordia University-Seward graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($261 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/