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Overview |
Nebraska | UC | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 64% |
Admission |
Nebraska | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | UC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Nebraska | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 48% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at UC than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($26,862.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than UC ($16,805 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,430 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 25.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,941 vs. $8,733)
Nebraska vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 20 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Nebraska vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or UC? 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 UC and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $4,000 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $45,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/