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Nebraska WSC K-State WSU Creighton University UNI KU Bellevue University ISU USD UW Arkansas| University of Nebraska at Kearney | University of Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,041 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,220 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,036 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,564 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,794 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 5,842 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| 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 |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UNK | UNOMAHA | ||
| 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 Omaha is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 6,041 students)
UNK vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or UNOMAHA?
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is 2% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,344.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at UNOMAHA than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($19,926.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than UNK ($12,973 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,642 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,180 vs. $7,282)
UNK vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 1 points higher than at UNK (1049)
- Incoming UNK students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNOMAHA (23)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UNOMAHA (85.9%)
UNK vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $3,200 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,250)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNOMAHA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/