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Overview |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $240 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at VCU than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($33,726.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than VCU ($16,805 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,279 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Virginia Commonwealth University (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 15% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,583 vs. $10,941)
Nebraska vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 48 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Nebraska vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or VCU? 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 VCU and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $2,100 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,250)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/