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Overview |
IU | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 91% |
Admission |
IU | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
IU | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IU | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
IU | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 23,805 students)
IU vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Nebraska?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at IU than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($37,685.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Nebraska ($16,234 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,228 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Indiana University Bloomington (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 5.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($10,941 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 54 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
IU vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $6,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,700 vs. $22,500)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/