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Overview |
Rockhurst | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 3,047 students)
Rockhurst vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Concordia University-Seward?
- Rockhurst University is 10% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($40,700.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Rockhurst than Concordia University Seward ($40,700.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Concordia University-Seward ($22,994 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 2.3% lower than costs at Rockhurst University ($10,050 vs. $10,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($32,842 vs. $26,141)
Rockhurst vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 86 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Concordia University Seward (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,000)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,250)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/