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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,288 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,900 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,900 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,743 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 4,441 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 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 |
Lindenwood University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 3,423 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 93.5% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Lindenwood University ($38,500.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than Concordia University-Seward ($18,698 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 4.3% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($10,350 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 82.3% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($27,090 vs. $14,858)
Lindenwood University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 33 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Lindenwood University (65.9%)
Lindenwood University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Lindenwood University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/