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Overview |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 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 |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Saint Johns University is 31% more expensive to attend than Nebraska Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Saint John's than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($50,950.00 vs. $38,898.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Saint John's ($25,201 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 4.5% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($11,374 vs. $11,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 41.5% larger than aid received Nebraska Wesleyan University ($37,533 vs. $26,523)
Saint John's vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's 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 Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 27 points higher than at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska Wesleyan University (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
Saint John's vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's 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 Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $51,800)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/