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Overview |
Minnesota | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 91% |
Admission |
Minnesota | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Minnesota | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $224 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | 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
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 23,805 students)
Minnesota vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or Nebraska?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at Minnesota than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($33,246.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Nebraska ($16,018 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,894 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (91% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 4.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,388 vs. $10,941)
Minnesota vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 143 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Nebraska (25)
- 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 (78.6%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Minnesota vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $8,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,700)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans 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/