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BYU Iowa ISU Southern Utah University Utah University of Missouri-Columbia Creighton University CU Boulder Colorado State KU Minnesota Nebraska Wesleyan University| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $140 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | Utah State University | ||
| 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
- Utah State University is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (27,943 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Utah State University?
- Utah State University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Nebraska than Utah State University ($24,900.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Nebraska ($14,577 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 51% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($8,232 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Utah State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 11.6% larger than aid received Utah State University ($10,941 vs. $9,808)
Nebraska vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 61 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have at the same average high school GPA (3.63) as students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Nebraska vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Utah State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $1,000 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $8,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($13,610 vs. $21,700)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($140 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/