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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Iowa ISU Mason University of Missouri-Columbia Creighton University WCU| University of Nebraska Lincoln | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,986 | 30,298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,010 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,650 | $18,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $13,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,029 | $13,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $8,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 58% |
Admission |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,354 | 22,699 | ||
| Admitted | 14,146 | 18,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (30,298 students vs. 23,986 students)
Nebraska vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or UNC Charlotte?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 110.1% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($8,010.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Nebraska than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($25,650.00 vs. $18,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Nebraska ($13,768 vs. $18,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 0.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($13,856 vs. $13,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($9,554 vs. $8,150)
Nebraska vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 52 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
Nebraska vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $1,000 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/