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Overview |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $219 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or UNK?
- Naropa University is 453.1% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.8% higher at Naropa University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($34,400.00 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 Naropa University ($16,564 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,696 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Naropa University students is 231.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($24,146 vs. $7,282)
Naropa University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Naropa University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UNK (86%)
Naropa University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Naropa University (61% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $17,600 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $25,800)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,500)
- UNK graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($219 vs. $274)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/