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Nebraska SWOSU K-State WSU Creighton University UNI Southeastern Oklahoma State University Southwestern College KU UNK Bellevue University ISU| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,058 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unomaha.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,344 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,926 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,642 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,973 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,180 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,506 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 8,162 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.7% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $148 |
Diversity |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UNOMAHA | NWOSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 1,852 students)
UNOMAHA vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNOMAHA or NWOSU?
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is 16.4% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,344.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at UNOMAHA than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($19,926.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than UNOMAHA ($10,448 vs. $12,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 103.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($5,220 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 9.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($8,937 vs. $8,180)
UNOMAHA vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNOMAHA or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or UNOMAHA .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 100 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
UNOMAHA vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNOMAHA or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and UNOMAHA.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $6,200 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,185 lower median federal student loan debt than UNOMAHA graduates. ($14,315 vs. $19,500)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than UNOMAHA graduates. ($148 vs. $201)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/