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Overview |
AQ | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 1,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #716 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,720 | $40,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,720 | $40,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,994 | $9,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $24,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,042 | $28,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AQ | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,291 | 2,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 1,922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
AQ | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
AQ | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AQ | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AQ | 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 AQ based on total student enrollment (1,690 students vs. 1,295 students)
AQ vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($40,648.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Aquinas College ($40,648.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($19,890 vs. $24,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 10.1% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($9,982 vs. $10,994)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($29,042 vs. $28,719)
AQ vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ 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 AQ .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 31 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than AQ (71.1%)
AQ vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ 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 AQ.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Aquinas College (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $11,800 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/