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Overview |
UNK | Ship | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UNK | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNK | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Ship | ||
| 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 Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 5,162 students)
UNK vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 53.9% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at UNK than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,036.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Ship ($16,564 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 1.3% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,390 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 4.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,593 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 70 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UNK (86%)
UNK vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK or Ship? 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 Ship and UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,800 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/