- University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public school while Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Nebraska.
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has more expensive tuition of $41,658 than UNK ($14,260).
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.26% than UNK (81.75%).
- UNK has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Nebraska Wesleyan University (1,090).
- UNK is larger with 6,041 students than Nebraska Wesleyan University (1,688 students).
University of Nebraska at Kearney View More Rivals | Nebraska Wesleyan University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Nebraska | Rankings | #7 in Nebraska |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kearney, NE | Location | Lincoln, NE |
UNK| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,302 Nebraska residents $14,260 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,658 |
| $7,866 Nebraska residents $15,570 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,483 |
| $8,945 | Financial Aid | $23,493 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 81.75% | Acceptance Rate | 71.26% |
| 18.71% | Yield | 29.83% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,041 | Total Students | 1,688 |
| 4,269 | Undergraduate | 1,545 |
| 1,772 | Graduate | 143 |
| 2,358 | Online Enrollment | 73 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $45,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,170) $5,596 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 919) $6,494 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,880 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 315 Full-time 141 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 104 Full-time 91 Part-time |
| 743 Full-time 171 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 268 Full-time 182 Part-time |
| $71,409 for Faculties $51,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,652 for Faculties $50,867 Part-time |