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Overview |
Truman State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Kirksville, MO | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,960 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #256 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truman.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truman State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,690 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,712 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,936 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,993 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Truman State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,912 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 2,213 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1330 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Truman State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truman State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,656 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $261 |
Diversity |
Truman State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Truman State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Truman State | 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
- Truman State University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,960 students vs. 3,047 students)
Truman State vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truman State or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 325.8% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.4% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Truman State University ($37,000.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than Concordia University-Seward ($13,993 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,936 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 162.4% larger than aid received Truman State University ($26,141 vs. $9,961)
Truman State vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truman State 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 Truman State .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 170 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Truman State (45.1%)
Truman State vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truman State 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 Truman State.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Concordia University Seward (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $41,000)
- Truman State University students graduate with a $2,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,656 vs. $25,250)
- Truman State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($234 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Truman State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/