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Overview |
UW | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Laramie, WY | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,913 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #334 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwyo.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,980 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,760 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,340 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,299 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,761 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
UW | Nebraska | ||
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| Applied | 5,644 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 5,498 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1090/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UW | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $224 |
Diversity |
UW | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UW | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UW | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 10,913 students)
UW vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW or Nebraska?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 60.8% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($8,010.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Nebraska than University of Wyoming ($25,650.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Nebraska ($13,299 vs. $18,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 3.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($13,340 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Wyoming (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($9,554 vs. $8,761)
UW vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or UW .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 23 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Incoming UW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
UW vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and UW.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of Wyoming (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $1,800 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $49,600)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $3,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,700)
- UW graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($191 vs. $224)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/