Nelson vs Wilson
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Nelson UniversityWaxahachie, TXCatholic life on campusWilson CollegeChambersburg, PACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Wilson has the higher graduation rate: 48% against 42% at Nelson.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Wilson has the lower price after aid: $18,236 a year, against $21,731 at Nelson.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Nelson: $46,238, against $43,326 at Wilson.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Waxahachie, TX
Chambersburg, PA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
1,725
1,694
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
89%
92%
Average SAT
980
1000
Graduation rate
42%
48%
First-year retention
75%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,662
$21,741
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,583
$14,808
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,396
$18,436
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,731
$18,236
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,883
$20,905
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,474
$26,246
Median debt
$24,725
$26,328
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,238
$43,326
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.