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Overview |
Saint John's | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 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 |
Saint John's | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Saint John's | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | 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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (3,423 students vs. 1,624 students)
Saint John's vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Concordia University-Seward?
- Saint Johns University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Saint John's than Concordia University Seward ($52,700.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Saint John's ($24,099 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 17.2% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($10,350 vs. $12,130)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 38.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($37,419 vs. $27,090)
Saint John's vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's 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 Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 72 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Concordia University-Seward (90%)
Saint John's vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Concordia University Seward (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/