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Overview |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 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 22, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Southwestern College ($38,898.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Southwestern College ($25,201 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 21.3% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($9,380 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($26,523 vs. $26,047)
Southwestern College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 122 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Southwestern College vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern 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 Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Southwestern College (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $51,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/