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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,898 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,898 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,374 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,201 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,523 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,931 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | McMurry 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
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 1,237 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or McMurry University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than McMurry University ($38,898.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($18,757 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 23% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($9,250 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 12.7% larger than aid received McMurry University ($26,523 vs. $23,537)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 234 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.7) as students at McMurry University (3.7)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan University or McMurry 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 McMurry University and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than McMurry University (64% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $8,100 more per year than McMurry University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,700)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,824)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/