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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU OU Minnesota Doane University MSU Crown College University of Missouri-Columbia GCU Arkansas PLNU University of St Thomas| Missouri Southern State University | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 |
Missouri Southern | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $261 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,090 students vs. 3,423 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 358.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.2% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Missouri Southern State University ($38,500.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Concordia University-Seward ($11,264 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 44.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($7,172 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Missouri Southern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 260.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($27,090 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 46 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Concordia University-Seward (90%)
Missouri Southern vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Missouri Southern State University (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $4,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,419 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,250)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($215 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/