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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida Iowa ISU FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT University of Missouri-Columbia| University of Central Florida | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
UCF | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $224 |
Diversity |
UCF | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCF | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UCF | 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 Central Florida is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 23,805 students)
UCF vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Nebraska?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 73.5% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($7,770.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Nebraska than University of Central Florida ($24,900.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Nebraska ($13,108 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,498 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of Nebraska Lincoln (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($10,941 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 34 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming UCF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of Central Florida (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $700 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $3,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($18,270 vs. $21,700)
- UCF graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($188 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF 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/