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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,898 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,898 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,374 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,201 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,523 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,931 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 1,324 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Cedar Crest College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($43,043.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($23,500 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 11.9% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,374 vs. $12,722)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($32,415 vs. $26,523)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 153 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Cedar Crest College (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/