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Most Affordable College in Nebraska, 2022

No. 1 in Nebraska

College Affordability Guide

College Affordability Guide ranks Wayne State in the No.1 spot for 2022 as the Most Affordable College in Nebraska. College Affordability Guide focuses not only on the financial cost of colleges, but on the opportunity cost: what happens to students once they're enrolled. Do they graduate? Can they pay back their loans? Their analysis is designed to find schools that are affordable not only for the average student, but for lower-income students as well.

Ranking is based on the following factors:

  • Institutional Fit – At least 500 students enrolled and the ability to earn non-standard credits, including at least 20% of students receiving Pell Grants.
  • Getting In – Overall affordability and equitable use of financial aid, making the average net price of $15,000/year or less
  • Getting Out – High graduation rate with more than 50% of students either debt-free or paying down student debt within three years of graduation
  • Top Colleges - The combination of these "Institutional Fit," "Getting In," and "Getting Out" filters leaves a small group of schools that are serious about making sure that students of all backgrounds get their money's worth.