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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,121 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,788 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,788 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,932 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,637 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,783 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,813 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 7,486 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1223/1416 | 1040/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 St Thomas is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 3,423 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Concordia University-Seward?
- University of St Thomas is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Seward for in-state tuition ($50,788.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at University of St Thomas than Concordia University Seward ($50,788.00 vs. $38,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than University of St Thomas ($24,099 vs. $32,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 24.9% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($10,350 vs. $12,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 21% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($32,783 vs. $27,090)
University of St Thomas vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas 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 Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 126 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than University of St Thomas (84.9%)
University of St Thomas vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Concordia University Seward (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $21,000 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,000)
- Concordia University Seward students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,250 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Seward graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/