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Overview |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $240 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 12,242 students)
Nebraska vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at Nebraska than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($24,900.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Nebraska ($15,962 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 33.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($9,300 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than North Dakota State University Main Campus (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 90.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($10,941 vs. $5,732)
Nebraska vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 54 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Nebraska vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,300)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/