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Overview |
McKendree University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
McKendree University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
McKendree University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 30% | ||
Campus |
McKendree 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
- McKendree University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,688 students)
McKendree University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than McKendree University ($38,898.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McKendree University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($22,431 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 1.9% lower than costs at McKendree University ($11,374 vs. $11,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 9.8% larger than aid received McKendree University ($26,523 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree 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 McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 115 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than McKendree University (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $3,500 more per year than McKendree University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,300)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/