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Overview |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | 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
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Northwestern College ($38,898.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($25,198 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 11.5% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($10,200 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($26,523 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 20 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Northwestern College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $38,400)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $92 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,092)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/