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K-State Nebraska UNOMAHA Peru State College KU Missouri Valley College Hastings College Fort Hays State University Angelo State Bellevue University Chadron State College| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Wayne State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | WSC | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UNK | WSC | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $207 |
Diversity |
UNK | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UNK | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UNK | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than WSC based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,773 students)
UNK vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or WSC?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 9.1% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at UNK than Wayne State College ($12,036.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than UNK ($14,271 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 28.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,870 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State College students is 7.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,838 vs. $7,282)
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or UNK .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UNK (3.24)
UNK vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or WSC? 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 WSC and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Wayne State College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $4,000 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,050 vs. $21,250)
- WSC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($207 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/