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Overview |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,058 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unomaha.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,344 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,926 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,642 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,973 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,180 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 78% |
Admission |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,506 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 8,162 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UNOMAHA | UWM | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than UNOMAHA based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 15,058 students)
UNOMAHA vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNOMAHA or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 27.5% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at UWM than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($19,956.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than UWM ($12,973 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,642 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Omaha than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (83% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 37.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($8,180 vs. $5,963)
UNOMAHA vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNOMAHA or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or UNOMAHA .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is the same at UWM (1050)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than UNOMAHA (85.9%)
UNOMAHA vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNOMAHA or UWM? 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 UWM and UNOMAHA.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $500 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,100)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $5,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,958)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/