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Overview |
Samford University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,682 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #213 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samford.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samford University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,264 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,803 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,711 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Samford University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Samford University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samford University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Samford University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Samford University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Samford University | 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
- Samford University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (5,682 students vs. 3,047 students)
Samford University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samford University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Samford University for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Samford University ($37,000.00 vs. $35,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Samford University ($23,067 vs. $31,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 12.1% lower than costs at Samford University ($10,050 vs. $11,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Samford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 26.2% larger than aid received Samford University ($26,141 vs. $20,711)
Samford University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Samford University 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 Samford University .
- The average SAT score at Samford University (1162) is 86 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Samford University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Samford University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Samford University (83.3%)
Samford University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samford University 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 Samford University.
- The graduation rate at Samford University is higher than Concordia University Seward (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Samford University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $41,000)
- Samford University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Samford University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Samford University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/