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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,688 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 272.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than University of Missouri Columbia ($38,898.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($19,889 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 4.4% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($10,890 vs. $11,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 129.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($26,523 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 82 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $2,400 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,800)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/