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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,423 | 3,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,500 | $27,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,500 | $27,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,099 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,090 | $18,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,587 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,429 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1235 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $252 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,552 students vs. 3,423 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or SFC?
- Concordia University Seward is 40.2% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Concordia University-Seward than St. Francis College ($38,500.00 vs. $27,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Concordia University-Seward ($22,766 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 73.9% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($10,350 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than St. Francis College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 46.1% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($27,090 vs. $18,540)
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 167 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at SFC (2.9)
Concordia University-Seward vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or SFC? 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 SFC and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than St. Francis College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,250)
- SFC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($252 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/