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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 1010/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,688 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 49.7% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Southwest Baptist University ($38,898.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($18,926 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 37.2% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($8,290 vs. $11,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($26,523 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 63 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $3,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $25,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University 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/