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Nebraska K-State WSU Creighton University UNI KU UNK Bellevue University ISU USD UW Arkansas| Sterling College | University of Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Sterling, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 706 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sterling.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,336 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,680 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,729 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,959 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.1% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1123 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,663 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $201 |
Diversity |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SC | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than SC based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 706 students)
SC vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SC or UNOMAHA?
- Sterling College is 349.2% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at SC than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($28,500.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than SC ($12,973 vs. $22,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 14% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($9,336 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 141.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($19,729 vs. $8,180)
SC vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SC or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or SC .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 60 points higher than at SC (990)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SC (22)
- Accepted freshman SC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than SC (61.1%)
SC vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SC or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and SC.
- The graduation rate at SC is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $9,200 more per year than SC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,400)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $5,163 lower median federal student loan debt than SC graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,663)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than SC graduates. ($201 vs. $255)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/