Nebraska vs. UH

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Nebraska Lincoln in Lincoln, NE with University of Houston in Houston, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Houston is larger than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (47,980 students vs. 24,393 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Nebraska Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE (Large City setting); University of Houston is in Houston, TX (Large City setting).
• University of Nebraska Lincoln is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Houston is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Nebraska Lincoln 17:1; University of Houston 22:1.

Nebraska vs. UH Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or UH? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Nebraska ($14,309 vs. $18,322).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 20.1% lower than at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,286 vs. $14,120).
• University of Nebraska Lincoln is 7.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than UH (about $717 more per year; $10,434.00 vs. $9,717.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 26.8% higher at Nebraska than at University of Houston (about $6,037 more per year; $28,584.00 vs. $22,547.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than at University of Houston (94% vs. 74%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 15.3% larger than aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students ($12,159 vs. $10,541).

Nebraska vs. UH Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or UH? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UH and Nebraska.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Houston (1250) is 40 points higher than at Nebraska (1210).
• Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (26 vs. 25 at Nebraska).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Nebraska Lincoln 1098/1330; University of Houston 1160/1340.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Nebraska Lincoln 22/28; University of Houston 23/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Nebraska - Test optional; UH - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Nebraska May 1, 2027; UH May 31, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UH (3.46).
• Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than UH (73.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 29.8% at Nebraska vs. 26.5% at UH.

Nebraska vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Nebraska and UH? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Nebraska Lincoln's six-year graduation rate (67%) is higher than University of Houston's (46%).
• Graduates from University of Houston earn a median of about $9,400 more per year than Nebraska graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,000 vs. $49,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Houston graduates have a $1,950 lower median loan debt than Nebraska graduates ($19,750 vs. $21,700).
• Among borrowers, UH graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Nebraska graduates ($204 vs. $224).
• More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.