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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $261 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 86.9% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Emmaus Bible College ($37,000.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Concordia University-Seward ($15,521 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 11% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,050 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 76% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($26,141 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 7 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Emmaus Bible College (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $9,300 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $9,741 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($15,509 vs. $25,250)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($160 vs. $261)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/