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Overview |
WSU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $261 |
Diversity |
WSU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
WSU | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 3,423 students)
WSU vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 431.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Wichita State University ($38,500.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Concordia University-Seward ($14,184 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 33.2% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,350 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Wichita State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 272% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($27,090 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 13 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Concordia University-Seward (90%)
WSU vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Seward is higher than Wichita State University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,000)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,250)
- WSU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($211 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/