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Overview |
MC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
MC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
MC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,688 students)
MC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 97.9% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Mississippi College ($38,898.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($20,874 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 3.9% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($11,374 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($26,523 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC 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 MC .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 15 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at MC (3.56)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than MC (40%)
MC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Mississippi College (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $7,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,100)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and MC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and MC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/