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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA OU University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Minnesota Wartburg College WMU USD Doane University| University of Northern Iowa | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $261 |
Diversity |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,047 students)
UNI vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 356.2% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.1% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of Northern Iowa ($37,000.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Concordia University-Seward ($15,782 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 7.6% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($9,343 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 307.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,141 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 26 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Concordia University-Seward (90.8%)
UNI vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Concordia University Seward (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $6,700 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($213 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/