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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 2,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #586 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,898 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,898 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,374 | $13,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,201 | $23,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,523 | $24,138 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 3,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,931 | 3,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,394 students vs. 1,688 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or University of Lynchburg?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than University of Lynchburg ($38,898.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($23,256 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 14.8% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,374 vs. $13,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University as University of Lynchburg (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 9.9% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($26,523 vs. $24,138)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 107 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Lynchburg (3.53)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan University or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than University of Lynchburg (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $5,400 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Lynchburg graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/