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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT Iowa Texas State UH TCU ISU SMU| University of Nebraska Lincoln | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 59% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $193 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Texas A&M than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($36,239.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Texas A&M ($16,805 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,550 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Texas A&M University College Station (91% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 12.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,278 vs. $10,941)
Nebraska vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 67 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
Nebraska vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $16,000 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $49,600)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,700)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($193 vs. $224)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/