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Iowa ISU Creighton University Nebraska UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD Augustana| University of Northern Iowa | Nebraska Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,688 students)
UNI vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 379.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than University of Northern Iowa ($38,898.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($15,782 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 21.7% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($9,343 vs. $11,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 313.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,523 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 71 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
UNI vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/