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Overview |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Aurora, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 232 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | plattcolorado.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $17,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $17,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $15,597 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $38,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $4,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 17 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 11 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 90.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $41,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $431 |
Diversity |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Platt College-Aurora | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Platt College-Aurora based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 232 students)
UNK vs. Platt College-Aurora Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Platt College-Aurora?
- Platt College Aurora is 188.1% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($17,920.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Platt College-Aurora than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($17,920.00 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 Platt College-Aurora ($16,564 vs. $38,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 36.9% lower than costs at Platt College Aurora ($11,390 vs. $15,597)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Platt College Aurora (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 68.2% larger than aid received Platt College Aurora ($7,282 vs. $4,330)
UNK vs. Platt College-Aurora Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Platt College-Aurora? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Platt College-Aurora or UNK .
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Platt College-Aurora (64.7%)
UNK vs. Platt College-Aurora Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or Platt College-Aurora? 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 Platt College-Aurora and UNK.
- The graduation rate at Platt College-Aurora is higher than University of Nebraska at Kearney (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $11,400 more per year than Platt College-Aurora graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $32,000)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Platt College-Aurora graduates. ($21,250 vs. $41,750)
- UNK graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Platt College-Aurora graduates. ($219 vs. $431)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Platt College-Aurora students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/