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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS Iowa ISU Penn State ASU IU MSU| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Nebraska Lincoln | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 91% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $224 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 23,805 students)
CU Boulder vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Nebraska?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at CU Boulder than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($38,770.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than CU Boulder ($16,805 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 29.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,430 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Colorado Boulder (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 4.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($10,941 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 67 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
CU Boulder vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $7,300 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,600)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,700)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/