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Overview |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 91% |
Admission |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 23,805 students)
UConn vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Nebraska?
- University of Connecticut is 101.7% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at UConn than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($38,340.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than UConn ($16,805 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,430 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 34.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($14,678 vs. $10,941)
UConn vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 105 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $12,400 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,600)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,700)
- UConn graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/