Minnesota vs. Nebraska

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN with University of Nebraska Lincoln in Lincoln, NE on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (56,666 students vs. 24,393 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Minnesota Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN (Large City setting); University of Nebraska Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE (Large City setting).
• University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Nebraska Lincoln is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Minnesota Twin Cities 17:1; University of Nebraska Lincoln 17:1.

Minnesota vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Nebraska? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Nebraska ($17,209 vs. $18,322).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 1.9% lower than at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($13,856 vs. $14,120).
• University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 65% more expensive for in-state tuition than Nebraska (about $6,780 more per year; $17,214.00 vs. $10,434.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.2% higher at Minnesota than at University of Nebraska Lincoln (about $9,778 more per year; $38,362.00 vs. $28,584.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (94% vs. 65%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 19.1% larger than aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students ($12,552 vs. $10,541).

Minnesota vs. Nebraska Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Nebraska? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Nebraska and Minnesota.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1400) is 190 points higher than at Nebraska (1210).
• Incoming Minnesota students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (28 vs. 25 at Nebraska).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Minnesota Twin Cities 1300/1500; University of Nebraska Lincoln 1098/1330.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Minnesota Twin Cities 26/31; University of Nebraska Lincoln 22/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Minnesota - Test optional; Nebraska - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Minnesota Jan 1, 2027; Nebraska May 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Nebraska (3.63).
• Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Minnesota (79.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.3% at Minnesota vs. 29.8% at Nebraska.

Minnesota vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Minnesota and Nebraska? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Minnesota Twin Cities's six-year graduation rate (70%) is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln's (67%).
• Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $8,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates about ten years after starting college ($58,200 vs. $49,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates have a $1,515 lower median loan debt than Nebraska graduates ($20,185 vs. $21,700).
• Among borrowers, Minnesota graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Nebraska graduates ($208 vs. $224).
• More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.