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Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU Iowa Georgia ISU Clemson Kentucky Arkansas Florida Florida State| The University of Alabama | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $224 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 23,805 students)
Alabama vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Nebraska?
- The University of Alabama is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Alabama than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($31,460.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Alabama ($16,805 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 16.1% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,430 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than The University of Alabama (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 43.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($15,683 vs. $10,941)
Alabama vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 36 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Alabama vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than The University of Alabama (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $300 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,750)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($224 vs. $245)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/