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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,047 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,000 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,000 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,067 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,141 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,605 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 1,458 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,047 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Wilkes than Concordia University Seward ($39,134.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Wilkes ($23,067 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 57.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($10,050 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($29,441 vs. $26,141)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 23 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Concordia University Seward (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/