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WSC UCO-Central University of Houston-Downtown Nebraska UNOMAHA KU Fort Hays State University SWOSU GSU- Grambling Angelo State Chadron State College| University of Nebraska at Kearney | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | USAO | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
UNK | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 923/1138 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
UNK | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNK | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNK | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNK | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 825 students)
UNK vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 6.6% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at USAO than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($17,820.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than UNK ($8,390 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 62.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,000 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 67.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($12,201 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 50 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than USAO (56.3%)
UNK vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or USAO? 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 USAO and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $7,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,100)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/