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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP OU CNU TU| Concordia University Seward | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,423 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,500 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,500 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,099 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,090 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,587 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,429 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1235 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 13% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 3,423 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or SU?
- Concordia University Seward is 11.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Shenandoah University ($38,500.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than SU ($24,099 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 14% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,350 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 12.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,090 vs. $24,100)
Concordia University-Seward vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 71 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than SU (77.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or SU? 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 SU and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Shenandoah University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/