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Overview |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #393 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Nebraska Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,688 students)
WSU vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 468% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Wichita State University ($38,898.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($13,553 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nebraska Wesleyan University are 10.9% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,374 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 273% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($26,523 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 32 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Nebraska Wesleyan University (81.5%)
WSU vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Wichita State University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $8,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/