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Overview |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 1,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $40,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $40,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $9,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $24,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $28,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 2,295 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 1,922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,521 students vs. 1,690 students)
Bethel University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Bethel University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $40,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Bethel University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($42,760.00 vs. $40,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Bethel University ($24,863 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 21.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,982 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($28,719 vs. $25,924)
Bethel University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel 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 Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 6 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (83.7%)
Bethel University vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/