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Overview |
Doane University | WSC | ||
| Location | Crete, NE | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,948 | 4,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | doane.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Doane University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,336 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,336 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,615 | $9,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,112 | $15,458 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,398 | $5,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Doane University | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,289 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,154 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Doane University | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Doane University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
Doane University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Doane University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Doane University | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (4,807 students vs. 1,948 students)
Doane University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Doane University or WSC?
- Doane University is 582.9% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($39,336.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 582.9% higher at Doane University than Wayne State College ($39,336.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Doane University ($15,458 vs. $26,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 20.7% lower than costs at Doane University ($9,624 vs. $11,615)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 400.4% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($29,398 vs. $5,875)
Which college is harder to get into, Doane University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Doane University .
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WSC (3.36)
Doane University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Doane University or WSC? 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 WSC and Doane University.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Wayne State College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $8,300 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $25,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Doane University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/