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Overview |
Georgia | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Georgia | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $224 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Georgia | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 23,805 students)
Georgia vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Nebraska?
- University of Georgia is 26% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Georgia than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($28,830.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Georgia ($16,805 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 14% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,904 vs. $12,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia as University of Nebraska Lincoln (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 5.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,559 vs. $10,941)
Georgia vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 107 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $6,800 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $49,600)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $2,554 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($19,146 vs. $21,700)
- Georgia graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($197 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/