Central vs. Nebraska Wesleyan

The following statements compare Central College and Nebraska Wesleyan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Nebraska Wesleyan's tuition ($41,712) is more expensive than Central ($20,988).
  • Central's acceptance rate (79.02%) is lower than Nebraska Wesleyan (84.01%).
  • Nebraska Wesleyan has higher yield (22.98%) than Central (17.98%).
  • Nebraska Wesleyan's SAT score (1,110) is higher than Central (1,080).
  • Nebraska Wesleyan's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Central (13 to 1).
  • Nebraska Wesleyan (1,688 students) is larger than Central (1,169 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Nebraska Wesleyan ($23,493) has higher amount of financial aid than Central ($10,764).
  • Central's graduation rate (71%) is higher than Nebraska Wesleyan (59%).
Central College

Central College

Private, 4 years • Pella, IA #197 Liberal Arts Colleges, #18 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$20,988
Financial Aid
$10,764
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
79.02% Acceptance Rate
17.98% Yield
Enrollment
1,169 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
99 Faculties (full-time)
324 Staffs (full-time)
$67,886 Faculty Salary
$44,988 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,800 annual charge
-1,405 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,260 annual charge
Nebraska Wesleyan University

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private, 4 years • Lincoln, NE #7 in Nebraska more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$41,712
Financial Aid
$23,493
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
84.01% Acceptance Rate
22.98% Yield
Enrollment
1,545 Undergraduate
143 Graduate
73 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
31% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
104 Faculties (full-time)
268 Staffs (full-time)
$62,652 Faculty Salary
$50,867 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,437 annual charge
-900 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$2,545 annual charge
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