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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 630 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $208 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 630 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- Concordia University Seward is 188.9% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.9% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of Minnesota Rochester ($37,000.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Concordia University-Seward ($12,613 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 28.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($10,050 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of Minnesota Rochester (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 120.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($26,141 vs. $11,833)
Concordia University-Seward vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 34 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and Concordia University-Seward.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $17,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $5,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,250)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($208 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Rochester students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/