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Overview |
Southwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 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 | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
Southwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Southwestern College ($37,000.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Southwestern College ($23,067 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 7.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,380 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 0.4% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($26,141 vs. $26,047)
Southwestern College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 77 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Southwestern College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Concordia University Seward (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,750)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($261 vs. $266)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/