Take Charge of your College Decision Cover Page Option 1 Discover the Difference

What is a private college? Wikipedia defines a private college as a college not operated by governments, although many receive tax breaks, public student loans and grants.

Nebraska Private College Choices Nebraska Wesleyan University Bellevue University* BryanLGH College of Health Sciences* Clarkson College* College of Saint Mary Concordia University Creighton University

Nebraska private college choices Doane College Grace University Hastings College Midland University Nebraska Methodist College* Union College York College

What are liberal arts? The liberal arts are those subjects or skills that are considered essential for a person to know in order to take an active part in civic life.

Why choose a liberal arts education?

Critical thinking

Engaged Learning

Professor led-Student driven

Experiential Learning

Study Abroad

Internships

Service Learning

Research

Academic Flexibility

75% of all college students change their major at least one time during their college career.

Private liberal arts education allows for change without starting over.

Student Involvement

90+ student organizations Interior Page Option 1

(3 sororities and 3 fraternities) 6 Greek houses (3 sororities and 3 fraternities)

Fine Arts

Athletics Interior Page Option 1

22 Athletic Teams including competitive teams in cheer and dance 25 intramural sports 8th nationally in all divisions for total Academic All-American Awards

Personal Attention

Smaller class size = meaningful relationships

100% of the classes are taught by professors.

Is a private college experience affordable?

Tuition

Flat rate vs. per credit hour 144 credits in four years for NWU 98% receive financial aid

Scholarships

Private colleges give larger scholarships to a broader range of students.

Room and Board Options

Student Fees

College Credit

Advanced Placement Classes Wesleyan Honors Academy Dual Credit Classes

4-Year Graduation Rates

Private colleges have higher 4-year graduation rates on average.

What are the Admission Requirements? Interior Page Option 1

ACT Composite – 20 or higher High School GPA – 3.00 or higher (weighted)

Questions?

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