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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $219 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or UNK?
- Concordia University Seward is 494.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($37,000.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Concordia University-Seward ($16,564 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,050 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 259% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($26,141 vs. $7,282)
Concordia University-Seward vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 27 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UNK (86%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or UNK? 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 UNK and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Concordia University Seward (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $2,400 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,250)
- UNK graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($219 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/