Concordia University-Nebraska vs University of Nebraska a...

Q: How do graduation rates compare between Concordia University-Nebraska and University of Nebraska at Kearney?

Concordia University-Nebraska has a graduation rate of 62% compared to 57% at University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Q: Which school has higher earnings, Concordia University-Nebraska or University of Nebraska at Kearney?

Concordia University-Nebraska graduates earn more, with median 5-year earnings of $44,527 compared to $43,241 at University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Concordia University-Nebraska

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Key Metrics Compared

Official Data

Metric	Concordia University-Nebraska	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Winner
Acceptance Rate	90%	86%	University of Nebraska at Kearney
Graduation Rate	62%	57%	Concordia University-Nebraska
Avg Earnings (5yr)	$44,527	$43,241	Concordia University-Nebraska
Median Debt	$25,750	$19,500	University of Nebraska at Kearney
Tuition (In-State)	$39,330	$8,302	University of Nebraska at Kearney
Retention Rate	78%	77%	Concordia University-Nebraska
Financial Aid	27%	37%	University of Nebraska at Kearney

Comparison Analysis

Concordia University-Nebraska graduates earn more, with average earnings of $44,527 compared to the University of Nebraska at Kearney's $43,241. Concordia also has a higher graduation rate at 61.7% versus Kearney's 56.8%. Both schools have high acceptance rates, with Concordia at 90% and Kearney at 85.8%.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney has significantly lower tuition at $8,302, while Concordia's tuition is $39,330. Considering both earnings and tuition, Kearney offers a more affordable education.

Students should consider their priorities when choosing between these schools. Those prioritizing potential earnings and graduation rates may favor Concordia. Students prioritizing affordability may find Kearney a better fit.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Shared Programs

Shared Major	Concordia University-Nebraska Earnings	University of Nebraska at Kearney Earnings	Difference
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$43,067	$38,853	11% favor Concordia University-Nebraska
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$52,267	$38,853	35% favor Concordia University-Nebraska
Curriculum and Instruction	$57,304	$54,750	5% favor Concordia University-Nebraska
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$0	$38,853	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$55,973	$57,392	3% favor University of Nebraska at Kearney
Educational Administration and Supervision	$71,127	$64,502	10% favor Concordia University-Nebraska
Biology, General	$27,785	$62,586	125% favor University of Nebraska at Kearney
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$43,086	$57,392	33% favor University of Nebraska at Kearney
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$0	$57,392	—
Curriculum and Instruction	$0	$54,750	—

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