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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Marys College of California is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,765 students vs. 1,688 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Saint Marys College of California is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($53,732.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Saint Marys College of California ($25,201 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 44.2% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($11,374 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 47.6% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($39,139 vs. $26,523)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 3 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Saint Marys College of California (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $15,000 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $51,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and Saint Marys College of California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University and Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/