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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,898 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,898 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,374 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,201 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,523 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,931 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,688 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or South Dakota State University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 400.4% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.7% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than South Dakota State University ($38,898.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($18,160 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 40.6% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($8,087 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 482.8% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($26,523 vs. $4,551)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 53 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan University or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than South Dakota State University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $4,100 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,700)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,116)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/