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Overview |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,460 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,044 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,328 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,473 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,818 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $201 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 5,460 students)
Washburn University vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or UNOMAHA?
- Washburn University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($9,044.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Washburn University than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($20,328.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than UNOMAHA ($12,473 vs. $12,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 6% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,040 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 4.6% larger than aid received Washburn University ($8,180 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
Washburn University vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Washburn University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $4,300 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UNOMAHA graduates. ($16,900 vs. $19,500)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UNOMAHA graduates. ($174 vs. $201)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/