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Overview |
Northwest | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 |
Northwest | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Northwest | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 3,423 students)
Northwest vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 497.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.8% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Northwest Missouri State University ($38,500.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Concordia University-Seward ($15,497 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 13.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,350 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 211.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($27,090 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 29 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Northwest vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $41,000)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Northwest 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 Northwest students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/