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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or UNOMAHA?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 428.8% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($33,550.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Iowa Wesleyan College ($12,973 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 6.6% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,642 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 226% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($26,670 vs. $8,180)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 101 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $9,700 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,900)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/