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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1000/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $261 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 3,047 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Elmhurst College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Elmhurst College than Concordia University Seward ($39,862.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Elmhurst College ($23,067 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 11.9% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($10,050 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($27,835 vs. $26,141)
Elmhurst College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 14 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Elmhurst College (76%)
Elmhurst College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Concordia University Seward (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $41,000)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,250)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elmhurst College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/