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K-State Iowa ISU University of Missouri-Columbia Creighton University CU Boulder ESU Colorado State Arkansas Minnesota Nebraska Wesleyan University ASU| University of Kansas | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
KU | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
KU | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
KU | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
KU | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 23,986 students)
KU vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Nebraska?
- University of Kansas is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($10,596.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at KU than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($28,308.00 vs. $25,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than KU ($18,029 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 28.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,818 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Kansas (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 11.4% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,644 vs. $9,554)
KU vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is the same at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming KU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
KU vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of Kansas (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $5,000 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,700)
- KU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/