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Overview |
Nebraska | USD | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,805 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,770 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,900 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,430 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,805 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,941 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 79% |
Admission |
Nebraska | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,102 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 15,022 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | USD | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Nebraska | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | USD | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 9,856 students)
Nebraska vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 0% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Nebraska than University of South Dakota ($24,900.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than USD ($16,805 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 51.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($8,224 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of South Dakota (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 73.4% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($10,941 vs. $6,308)
Nebraska vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 96 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Nebraska vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska or USD? 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 USD and Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of South Dakota (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $1,400 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $48,200)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($21,700 vs. $25,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD 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/