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Overview |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,688 students)
Hamline University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Hamline University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Hamline University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($45,540.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($23,021 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 1.4% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($11,213 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($33,013 vs. $26,523)
Hamline University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 6 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Hamline University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Nebraska Wesleyan University? 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,800)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/