- Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school while University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Nebraska.
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $41,658 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln has tighter acceptance rate of 64.38% than Nebraska Wesleyan University (71.26%).
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Nebraska Wesleyan University (1,090).
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is larger with 23,805 students than Nebraska Wesleyan University (1,688 students).
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| #7 in Nebraska | Rankings | #109 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lincoln, NE | Location | Lincoln, NE |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,658 | Undergraduate | $10,108 Nebraska residents $27,748 out-of-state |
| $9,483 | Graduate | $8,168 Nebraska residents $20,318 out-of-state |
| $23,493 | Financial Aid | $11,063 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 71.26% | Acceptance Rate | 64.38% |
| 29.83% | Yield | 50.97% |
| 1,090 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,688 | Total Students | 23,805 |
| 1,545 | Undergraduate | 19,189 |
| 143 | Graduate | 4,616 |
| 73 | Online Enrollment | 1,652 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 31% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $52,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 919) $6,494 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,195) $7,635 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,880 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,793 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 104 Full-time 91 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,321 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| 268 Full-time 182 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,929 Full-time 503 Part-time |
| $62,652 for Faculties $50,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,448 for Faculties $61,863 Part-time |