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Overview |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,688 students)
Northwest vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 546.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Northwest Missouri State University ($38,898.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($14,197 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($10,428 vs. $11,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 216.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($26,523 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 74 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Northwest vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,200)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/