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Northwestern University vs. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The following statements compare Northwestern University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Northwestern's tuition ($65,997) is more expensive than Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
  • Northwestern's acceptance rate (7.15%) is lower than Nebraska-Lincoln (77.07%).
  • Northwestern has higher yield (57.01%) than Nebraska-Lincoln (33.22%).
  • Northwestern's SAT score (1,530) is higher than Nebraska-Lincoln (1,200).
  • Northwestern's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Nebraska-Lincoln (16 to 1).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln (23,986 students) is larger than Northwestern (23,203 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Northwestern ($57,927) has higher amount of financial aid than Nebraska-Lincoln ($9,895).
  • Northwestern's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Nebraska-Lincoln (66%).
Northwestern University

Northwestern University

Private, 4 years • Evanston, IL #12 National Universities, #2 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$65,997
Financial Aid
$57,927
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Admission
7.15% Acceptance Rate
57.01% Yield
Enrollment
9,157 Undergraduate
14,046 Graduate
958 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
97% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,442 Faculties (full-time)
11,103 Staffs (full-time)
$163,111 Faculty Salary
$85,974 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$12,219 annual charge
-4,488 capacity
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Public, 4 years • Lincoln, NE #109 National Universities, #1 in Nebraska more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,108 In-State
$27,748 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,895
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
77.07% Acceptance Rate
33.22% Yield
Enrollment
19,338 Undergraduate
4,648 Graduate
1,568 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,296 Faculties (full-time)
5,953 Staffs (full-time)
$104,448 Faculty Salary
$61,863 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,106 annual charge
-5,814 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,750 annual charge
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