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Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $224 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Lincoln is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Nebraska?
- Concordia University Seward is 376.2% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($37,000.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Concordia University-Seward ($16,805 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 23.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,050 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 138.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($26,141 vs. $10,941)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 69 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Concordia University Seward (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $8,600 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,000)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,700 vs. $25,250)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($224 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/