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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 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 |
Luther- Norse | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,610 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Concordia University-Seward?
- Luther College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Luther- Norse than Concordia University Seward ($47,510.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Luther- Norse ($23,067 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 6.2% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,050 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 35.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($35,441 vs. $26,141)
Luther- Norse vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse 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 Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 103 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
Luther- Norse vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse 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 Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Concordia University Seward (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/