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Overview |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $261 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Hamline University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Hamline University than Concordia University Seward ($45,540.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Concordia University-Seward ($23,021 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 11.6% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,050 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($33,013 vs. $26,141)
Hamline University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University 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 Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 51 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Concordia University Seward (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,250)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($250 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/