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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,898 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,898 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,374 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,201 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,523 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,931 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,688 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 27% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($49,410.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Saint Joseph's University ($25,201 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 34.4% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,374 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($29,822 vs. $26,523)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $51,800)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/