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Overview |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Rapid City, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $15,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $15,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $12,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $23,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $4,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $347 |
Diversity |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 93% | ||
Campus |
UNK | National American University-Rapid City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than National American University-Rapid City based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 1,151 students)
UNK vs. National American University-Rapid City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or National American University-Rapid City?
- National American University Rapid City is 147.4% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($15,390.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at National American University-Rapid City than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($15,390.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than National American University-Rapid City ($16,564 vs. $23,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 7.2% lower than costs at National American University Rapid City ($11,390 vs. $12,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than National American University Rapid City (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 46.5% larger than aid received National American University Rapid City ($7,282 vs. $4,972)
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or National American University-Rapid City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Rapid City or UNK .
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at National American University-Rapid City (3.1)
UNK vs. National American University-Rapid City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or National American University-Rapid City? 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 National American University-Rapid City and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than National American University Rapid City (61% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $3,900 more per year than National American University-Rapid City graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,500)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $12,315 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Rapid City graduates. ($21,250 vs. $33,565)
- UNK graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Rapid City graduates. ($219 vs. $347)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Rapid City students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/