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University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University Penn State State University of New York at New Paltz Iowa SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse ISU ASU RIT UIC| University of Nebraska Lincoln | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nebraska | UB | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 74% |
Admission |
Nebraska | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1190/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $201 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | UB | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Nebraska | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | UB | ||
| 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 at Buffalo is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or UB?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 9.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($7,770.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at UB than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($24,990.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than UB ($16,805 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 30.4% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($12,430 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University at Buffalo (91% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 28.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($10,941 vs. $8,521)
Nebraska vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 28 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than UB (67.7%)
Nebraska vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or UB? 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 UB and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $8,800 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,600)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,700)
- UB graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/