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Overview |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,690 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nebrwesleyan.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,648 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,648 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,982 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,863 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,719 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,295 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,922 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska Wesleyan University | Southwestern Adventist 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
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,690 students vs. 817 students)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($40,648.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Southwestern Adventist University ($40,648.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($20,198 vs. $24,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 10.5% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($9,032 vs. $9,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Southwestern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($28,719 vs. $14,534)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Nebraska Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 217 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
Nebraska Wesleyan University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska Wesleyan University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Nebraska Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,600)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/