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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $261 |
Diversity |
UT | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
UT | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,047 students)
UT vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 23.2% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Concordia University-Seward than The University of Tampa ($37,000.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than UT ($23,067 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 21% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($10,050 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 86.3% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($26,141 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT 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 UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 16 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming UT students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UT (3.5)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than Concordia University Seward (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $10,800 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $307 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($25,250 vs. $25,557)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($261 vs. $264)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/