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Overview |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Nebraska?
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is 13.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,770.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Nebraska than Wichita State University ($24,900.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Nebraska ($13,553 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 1.4% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($12,430 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Wichita State University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 53.9% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,941 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 56 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
WSU vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Wichita State University (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $5,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,700)
- WSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/