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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | USD | ||
| 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 South Dakota is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or USD?
- Concordia University Seward is 376% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.9% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of South Dakota ($37,000.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Concordia University-Seward ($18,378 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 22.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,224 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 314.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($26,141 vs. $6,308)
Concordia University-Seward vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 27 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or USD? 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 USD and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than University of South Dakota (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $7,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- USD 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 USD students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/