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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,898 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,898 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,374 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,201 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,523 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,931 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 1,688 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Abilene Christian University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($40,300.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Abilene Christian University ($25,201 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 1.1% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,374 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($26,523 vs. $26,280)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 29 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Abilene Christian University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,325)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/