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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,688 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 14% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($44,330.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($24,379 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 25.9% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($11,374 vs. $14,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($36,155 vs. $26,523)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 108 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $51,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/