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San Francisco State USD SCU UCSC Seattle U Chapman UOP UC Davis Loyola Marymount UC Riverside San Jose State UC Merced| University of San Francisco | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
USF | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
USF | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 3,047 students)
USF vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Concordia University-Seward?
- University of San Francisco is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at USF than Concordia University Seward ($54,980.00 vs. $37,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than USF ($23,067 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 64.7% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($10,050 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 18.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($30,916 vs. $26,141)
USF vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF 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 USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 96 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming USF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman USF students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than Concordia University Seward (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $29,400 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- USF graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/