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Overview |
University of St Francis | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
University of St Francis | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | 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 St Francis is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 3,047 students)
University of St Francis vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 2.8% more expensive to attend than University of St Francis for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Concordia University-Seward than University of St Francis ($37,000.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Francis than Concordia University-Seward ($18,560 vs. $23,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 13.7% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($10,050 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of St Francis ($26,141 vs. $25,392)
University of St Francis vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 7 points higher than at University of St Francis (1069)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of St Francis (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of St Francis (3.47)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than Concordia University Seward (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $9,600 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,000)
- University of St Francis students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- University of St Francis 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 University of St Francis students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/