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Overview |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $155 |
Diversity |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 6,041 students)
UNK vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Augusta University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($22,270.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than UNK ($13,572 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,998 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 23.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,995 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 4 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming UNK students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
UNK vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and UNK.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $19,900 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $43,400)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,250)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/