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Overview |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 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 1, 2024 | 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 | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $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 | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,688 students)
Northwestern College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Northwestern College ($38,898.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Northwestern College ($25,201 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 6.9% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($10,644 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 29.5% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($26,523 vs. $20,487)
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 Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 19 points higher than at Northwestern College (1102)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) 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 the same as at Nebraska Wesleyan University (64% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $2,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,070 vs. $25,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($228 vs. $258)
- More Northwestern College 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/