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UNK K-State OU Minnesota Peru State College Doane University Crown College Missouri Valley College GCU PLNU Hastings College University of St Thomas| Concordia University Seward | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,423 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,500 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,500 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $9,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,099 | $15,458 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,090 | $5,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,587 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,429 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1235 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $207 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 3,423 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or WSC?
- Concordia University Seward is 568.4% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 568.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Wayne State College ($38,500.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Concordia University-Seward ($15,458 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 7.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,624 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Wayne State College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 361.1% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($27,090 vs. $5,875)
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Concordia University-Seward .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSC (3.36)
Concordia University-Seward vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or WSC? 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 WSC and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Wayne State College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $1,600 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $5,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,250)
- WSC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($207 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/