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WSC UNOMAHA Nebraska KU Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| MidAmerica Nazarene University | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $219 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or UNK?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 447.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($34,082.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($16,564 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,848 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 212.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($22,757 vs. $7,282)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 34 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene University or UNK? 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 UNK and MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,250)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidAmerica Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/