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Overview |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 83% |
Admission |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $201 |
Diversity |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than UNOMAHA based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 15,058 students)
WSU vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UNOMAHA?
- Wichita State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at UNOMAHA than Wichita State University ($19,926.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than WSU ($12,973 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 18.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,642 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Wichita State University (83% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 15% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,180 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 39 points higher than at UNOMAHA (1050)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNOMAHA (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UNOMAHA (85.9%)
WSU vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is the same as at University of Nebraska at Omaha (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $2,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,800)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/