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Overview |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,397 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loyno.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,160 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,160 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,607 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,808 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,604 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,340 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 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 | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,774 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $261 |
Diversity |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Loyola University-New Orleans | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Loyola University-New Orleans | 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
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 3,047 students)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola University-New Orleans or Concordia University-Seward?
- Loyola University New Orleans is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($43,160.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Loyola University-New Orleans than Concordia University Seward ($43,160.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Loyola University-New Orleans ($23,067 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 45.3% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($10,050 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola University New Orleans as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loyola University New Orleans students is 36.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($35,604 vs. $26,141)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola University-New Orleans 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 Loyola University-New Orleans .
- The average SAT score at Loyola University New Orleans (1134) is 58 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Loyola University-New Orleans 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 Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Loyola University-New Orleans (78.1%)
Loyola University-New Orleans vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola University-New Orleans 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 Loyola University-New Orleans.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $9,600 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,524 lower median federal student loan debt than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,774)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Loyola University-New Orleans graduates. ($261 vs. $276)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola University-New Orleans students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/