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Overview |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
| Location | Hastings, NE | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hastings.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,950 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,950 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,821 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,197 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,257 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,577 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hastings College | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (6,017 students vs. 1,011 students)
Hastings College vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hastings College or UNK?
- Hastings College is 426.4% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($33,950.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.4% higher at Hastings College than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($33,950.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Hastings College ($16,249 vs. $21,821)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hastings College are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,690 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College than University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 209.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($27,197 vs. $8,779)
Hastings College vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hastings College or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Hastings College .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 6 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming Hastings College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Hastings College (69.9%)
Hastings College vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hastings College or UNK? 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 UNK and Hastings College.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Hastings College (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $1,600 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/