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Overview |
Nebraska | OU | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
Nebraska | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $206 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | OU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Nebraska | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 23,805 students)
Nebraska vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or OU?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 57.9% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($7,770.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Nebraska than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($24,900.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than OU ($16,805 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 27% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,430 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Nebraska Lincoln (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 3.6% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,941 vs. $10,561)
Nebraska vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 59 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than OU (72.9%)
Nebraska vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or OU? 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 OU and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is the same as at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $9,700 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $49,600)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,700)
- OU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($206 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/