Graceland University-Lamoni vs Nebraska Wesleyan
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IACompass Score: SolidB+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NECompass Score: Very good · Top 35%
At a glance
- Nebraska Wesleyan has the higher graduation rate: 66% against 42% at Graceland University-Lamoni.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Nebraska Wesleyan has the lower price after aid: $14,594 a year, against $20,883 at Graceland University-Lamoni.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Nebraska Wesleyan: $56,405, against $47,361 at Graceland University-Lamoni.
Scores
Compass Score
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 35%
Academic Excellence
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 34%
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 48%
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Lamoni, IA
Lincoln, NE
Setting
Rural
City
Students
1,195
1,690
Sports
NAIA · Heart of America Athletic Conference
NCAA Division III · American Rivers Conference
Admission
Admission rate
81%
80%
Average SAT
Not reported
1189
ACT middle 50%
Not reported
22–27
Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
66%
First-year retention
55%
75%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,361
$56,405
Median debt
$21,212
$26,970
Cost
Average price after aid
About $19,000
About $18,000
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
About $16,000
About $15,000
$30,001–$48,000
About $16,000
About $17,000
$48,001–$75,000
About $21,000
About $15,000
$75,001–$110,000
About $18,000
About $18,000
Over $110,000
About $22,000
About $24,000
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Nursing $80,619
- Business administration $62,485
- Kinesiology and exercise science $45,814
- Teacher education $40,390
- Nursing $93,116
- Accounting $75,139
- Business (general) $70,281
- Kinesiology and exercise science $58,770
- Communication studies $57,937
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.