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UConn UVM Penn State Rutgers UMass Dartmouth Iowa BU UD ISU University of Massachusetts-Lowell Binghamton University Northeastern| University of Massachusetts Amherst | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
UMass | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UMass | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $224 |
Diversity |
UMass | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UMass | 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 Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 23,805 students)
UMass vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Nebraska?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 108.3% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at UMass than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($37,405.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than UMass ($16,805 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,430 vs. $14,123)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Massachusetts Amherst (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 12.9% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,350 vs. $10,941)
UMass vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 81 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is the same as at University of Nebraska Lincoln (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $5,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($21,700 vs. $24,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($224 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/