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WSC Nebraska UNOMAHA KU OU Fort Hays State University Angelo State Chadron State College| University of Nebraska at Kearney | York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | York College | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $20,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $20,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $17,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $13,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNK | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 480 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 39.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 800/1125 | ||
| 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 | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNK | York College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNK | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UNK | York College | ||
| 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 York College based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 626 students)
UNK vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or York College?
- York College is 228.8% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($20,450.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at York College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($20,450.00 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 York College ($16,564 vs. $17,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,000 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney as York College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College students is 87.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($13,665 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 99 points higher than at York College (950)
- Incoming UNK students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at York College (20)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at York College (3.02)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than York College (57.3%)
UNK vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or York College? 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 York College and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than York College (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $5,100 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,300)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/