University of Nebraska Lincoln Comparison

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Overview

Nebraska
Location Lincoln, NE
Setting Large City
Enrollment 23,805
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #306
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website unl.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

Nebraska
Tuition (In State) $7,770
Tuition (Out of State) $24,900
Room & Board $12,430
Avg Net Price $16,805
Avg Grant Aid $10,941
% Receiving Grant Aid 91%

Admission

Nebraska
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 19,102
Admitted 15,022
Acceptance Rate 78.6%
Enrolled % 30.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.63
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 22/28
SAT Range 1110/1340
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2024

Academics

Nebraska
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (21%)
  • Engineering (9%)
  • Work and Family Studies (9%)
  • Education (8%)
  • Agriculture (7%)

Outcomes

Nebraska
Graduation Rate 67%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $49,600
Making Student Loan Payments 73%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,700
Median Loan Payment $224

Diversity

Nebraska
% Men 50%
% Women 50%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 5%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Nebraska
% In-State 73%
% Out-of-State 25%

Campus

Nebraska
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/