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Overview |
Monmouth College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 727 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,320 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,320 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,116 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,088 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,405 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Monmouth College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Monmouth College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | 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 Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (3,423 students vs. 727 students)
Monmouth College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Monmouth College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($43,320.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Monmouth College than Concordia University Seward ($43,320.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than Concordia University-Seward ($19,088 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 7.4% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,350 vs. $11,116)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($36,405 vs. $27,090)
Monmouth College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College 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 Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 6 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Monmouth College (86.6%)
Monmouth College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College 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 Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Concordia University Seward (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/