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Overview |
Stephens College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Stephens College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Stephens College ($37,000.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Stephens College ($23,067 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 14.3% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,050 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 68.5% larger than aid received Stephens College ($26,141 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens 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 Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 40 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Concordia University Seward (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $3,600 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,400)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/