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Overview |
MC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
MC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
MC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 42% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,047 students)
MC vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 88.2% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Mississippi College ($37,000.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Concordia University-Seward ($20,874 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 17.6% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,050 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 54.6% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($26,141 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC 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 MC .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 30 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming MC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Mississippi College (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,000)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- MC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/