College comparison

Nebraska Wesleyan University vs University of Mary

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE	University of Mary Bismarck, ND
Acceptance rateUniversity of Mary is more selective	80%	75%
SAT (25–75)	1020–1290	1110–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,453	2,416
Avg net price	$18,327	$17,770
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Lincoln, NE	Bismarck, ND

Quick answers

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University or University of Mary harder to get into?

University of Mary is more selective: Nebraska Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and University of Mary's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Nebraska Wesleyan University vs University of Mary?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1020–1290 at Nebraska Wesleyan University and 1110–1340 at University of Mary. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.