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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Utica College | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $248 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Utica College?
- Concordia University Seward is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Utica College ($37,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Concordia University-Seward ($22,372 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 26% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,050 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 87.5% larger than aid received Utica College ($26,141 vs. $13,939)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Concordia University-Seward .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Utica College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,000)
- Utica College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,250)
- Utica College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($248 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/