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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $219 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or UNK?
- Briar Cliff University is 433.4% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.7% higher at Briar Cliff University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($33,180.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Briar Cliff University ($16,564 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 14.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,910 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 265.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($26,614 vs. $7,282)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or UNK? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNK and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Briar Cliff University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $900 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,500)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,500)
- UNK graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($219 vs. $253)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/