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Overview |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1040/1235 | ||
| 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 |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 3,423 students)
Lewis University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Lewis University ($38,500.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Concordia University-Seward ($19,472 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 17.3% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,350 vs. $12,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 1.8% larger than aid received Lewis University ($27,090 vs. $26,606)
Lewis University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis 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 Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 25 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Concordia University Seward (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $41,000)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,250)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($254 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/