Bryan College of Health Sciences vs Concordia Nebraska

Bryan College of Health Sciences and Concordia University-Nebraska, both located in Nebraska, offer distinct educational experiences. Bryan College, a private institution, boasts a higher acceptance rate (100%) compared to Concordia's 68%. Bryan's focus on health sciences is reflected in its popular majors, including nursing, radiologic technology, and occupational therapy, while Concordia offers a wider range of programs, including business, education, and music. Concordia's student body is larger and more diverse, with a higher percentage of female students and a greater representation of international students. Bryan's smaller size may appeal to those seeking a more intimate learning environment. Both institutions offer strong graduation rates, with Bryan's at 75% and Concordia's at 65%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Bryan College of Health Sciences	Concordia University-Nebraska
Overview
Location	Lincoln, Nebraska	Seward, Nebraska
Campus setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	78.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.9%	84.7%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1000 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		11.0%
Students submitting ACT score		71.0%
Total number of applicants	77	1,888
Total number of admissions given out	70	1,600
Admitted students who chose to enroll	56	316
Yield rate	80.0%	19.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,205	$49,405
Average net price	$26,105	$22,573
Tuition	$16,716	$35,600
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $4,100 Meal plan: $5,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	61.0% Average amount $5,282	100.0% Average amount $24,655
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $8,655	65.0% Average amount $5,306
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $16,594	13.0% Average amount $12,139

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	620 Men 8.9% Women 91.1%	2,550 Men 47.0% Women 53.0%
Graduate students	124 Men 16.1% Women 83.9%	439 Men 21.9% Women 78.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	2.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	N/A	983
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Theology
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.8%	58.2%
Dropout rate	30.2%	41.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,356 Year 2: $182,280 Year 3: $188,030 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,999 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $62,065 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,254 Year 2: $59,626 Year 3: $61,289 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $173,362 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,875 Year 2: $60,094 Year 3: $69,849 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,404 Year 2: $57,137 Year 3: $60,180 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,798 Year 2: $48,935 Year 3: $52,505 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,812 Year 2: $47,930 Year 3: $51,988 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,015 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $51,080 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,064 Year 2: $40,458 Year 3: $50,218 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,198 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $49,202 Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $46,893 Year 2: $48,265 Year 3: $48,757 Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,280 Year 2: $46,999 Year 3: $47,131 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,629 Year 2: $39,153 Year 3: $41,655

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