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Lewis University Indiana Tech Valpo Purdue Cleveland State Gannon University Adrian College ONU UNH Webster University IPFW OU| Trine University | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Angola, IN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,471 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trine.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,580 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,424 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,102 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 3,474 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1040/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,150 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $261 |
Diversity |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Trine University | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Trine University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (4,471 students vs. 3,423 students)
Trine University vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trine University or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 10% more expensive to attend than Trine University for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Trine University ($38,500.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Trine University ($24,099 vs. $25,580)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 18.4% lower than costs at Trine University ($10,350 vs. $12,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Trine University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 10.9% larger than aid received Trine University ($27,090 vs. $24,424)
Trine University vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trine 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 Trine University .
- The average SAT score at Trine University (1089) is 13 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Trine University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Trine University (3.51)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Trine University (84.7%)
Trine University vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trine 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 Trine University.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Trine University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Trine University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,000)
- Trine University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,150 vs. $25,250)
- Trine University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($260 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trine University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/