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Overview |
Benedictine College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 |
Benedictine College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | 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
- Benedictine College is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,688 students)
Benedictine College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Benedictine College ($38,898.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Benedictine College ($25,201 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 1.8% lower than costs at Benedictine College ($11,374 vs. $11,580)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($26,523 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Benedictine College (1129) is 8 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Benedictine College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Benedictine College (64% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,600)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/