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Overview |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 100% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $261 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 3,047 students)
Minnesota vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 164.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($37,000.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Concordia University-Seward ($16,018 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 18.3% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,050 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 129.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($26,141 vs. $11,388)
Minnesota vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota 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 Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 212 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Minnesota vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Concordia University Seward (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $17,200 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $5,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,250)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($208 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/