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Austin, TX · Waxahachie, TX
| Concordia University Texas | Nelson University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,131/yr | $21,662/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,764/yr | $17,583/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,852 | $24,725 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,394/yr | $18,396/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,118/yr | $21,731/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,977/yr | $23,883/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,280/yr | $25,474/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $232/mo | $262/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,460/yr | $9,598/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,844/yr | $15,116/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $120/yr | $1,434/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,486/yr | $6,316/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,020/yr | $34,504/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,500/yr | $25,064/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,500/yr | $25,064/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 41% | 48% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 890–1090 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 980 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,170 | 615 |
| Students accepted | 1,976 | 518 |
| Students who enrolled | 238 | 286 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 55% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 40% | 51% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 11% | 38% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 45% | 42% |
| Freshmen who come back | 58% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,883/yr | $46,238/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,795–$87,304 | $28,464–$63,010 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 43% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 45% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 28% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 41% | 48% |
| Asian students graduating | 40% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,058/yr | $37,425/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 30% | 29% |
| Pell students who graduate | 37% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 35% | 38% |
| Low-income students who finish | 31% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,431/yr | $42,680/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 43% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 10% | Theology & Religious Vocations 29% · Philosophy & Religious Studies 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 43% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Philosophy & Religious Studies — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 5% of degrees | Education — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $75,795/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $49,631/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.6% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,185 | 1,479 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 208 | 315 |
| Average professor pay | $6,271/mo | $6,539/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 46% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $40,238 | $35,444 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Austin, TX | Waxahachie, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1926 | 1927 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0.7% |
| Men | 36% | 51% |
| Women | 64% | 49% |
| White students | 36% | 49% |
| Black students | 13% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 38% | 29% |
| Asian students | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Other / not reported | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 38% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 14% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 32% | 16% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,086/yr | $8,441/yr |
| Endowment | $31.8M | $15.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 507 | 848 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,505/yr | $4,106/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,050/yr | $5,467/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Assemblies of God Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 10 |
| Student athletes | 293 | 465 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $2.2M |
| Athletics budget | $2.5M | $4.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.5M | $4.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $15,548 | $19,493 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.