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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,688 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 384.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Missouri Southern State University ($38,898.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($10,061 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 49.2% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($7,624 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 230.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($26,523 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 91 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (64% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/