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TLU Texas State UT Arlington Schreiner University Southwestern Adventist University UIW UTSA Texas A&M International University| Sterling College | Concordia University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | concordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,000 | $35,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,000 | $35,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,532 | $12,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,996 | $23,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,778 | $28,382 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 826 | 2,170 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 1,976 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | 860/1100 | ||
| 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 17, 2026 |
Academics |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $27,174 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $280 |
Diversity |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SC | Concordia University-Texas | ||
| 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 Texas is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 707 students)
SC vs. Concordia University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or Concordia University-Texas?
- Concordia University Texas is 19.2% more expensive to attend than SC for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Sterling College ($35,750.00 vs. $30,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than Concordia University-Texas ($22,996 vs. $23,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 35.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,532 vs. $12,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Concordia University Texas (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 30.3% larger than aid received Sterling College ($28,382 vs. $21,778)
SC vs. Concordia University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or Concordia University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Texas or SC .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 8 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming SC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than SC (53%)
SC vs. Concordia University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC or Concordia University-Texas? 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-Texas and SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than Concordia University Texas (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $8,700 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,400)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $2,511 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($24,663 vs. $27,174)
- SC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($255 vs. $280)
- More SC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/