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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| University of Kansas | University of Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 83% |
Admission |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
KU | UNOMAHA | ||
| 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than UNOMAHA based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 15,058 students)
KU vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or UNOMAHA?
- University of Kansas is 59.1% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at KU than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($26,960.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than KU ($12,973 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,136 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than University of Nebraska at Omaha (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 36.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($11,140 vs. $8,180)
KU vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 95 points higher than at UNOMAHA (1050)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNOMAHA (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UNOMAHA (85.9%)
KU vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $8,000 more per year than UNOMAHA graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,600)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/