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Overview |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
| Location | Seward, NE | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,423 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cune.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,500 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,500 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,099 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,090 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,587 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 1,429 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1235 | 1030/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $273 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Seward | YCP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,720 students vs. 3,423 students)
Concordia University-Seward vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Seward or YCP?
- Concordia University Seward is 74.1% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Concordia University-Seward than York College Pennsylvania ($38,500.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Concordia University-Seward ($21,036 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 23.5% lower than costs at York College Pennsylvania ($10,350 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 80.7% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($27,090 vs. $14,988)
Concordia University-Seward vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Seward or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Concordia University-Seward .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 22 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Concordia University-Seward (90%)
Concordia University-Seward vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Seward or YCP? 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 YCP and Concordia University-Seward.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Concordia University Seward (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $9,700 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,245 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,495)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($261 vs. $273)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former YCP 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/