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University of Nebraska-Lincoln vs. Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 64.20% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 23.13%.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 58.15% and University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 29.79% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
17,841 (7,954/9,869) 15,609 (6,849/8,745) 4,650 (2,319/2,322) 87% (86%/89%) 30% (34%/24%)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
68,614 (32,652/35,948) 39,899 (18,574/21,314) 8,191 (4,045/4,146) 58% (57%/59%) 21% (22%/12%)
Average43,228 (20,303/20,303)27,754 (12,712/15,030)6,421 (3,182/3,234)64.20% (62.6%/74.0%)23.13% (25.0%/21.5%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1305. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 650 and the average SAT Math score is 655.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has the highest SAT scores of 1,410 and University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the lowest SAT scores of 1,200 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
7%
(323)
1200610590
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
50%
(4,109)
1410690720
Average28.50% 1305650655

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 28. By subject, the average ACT English score is 28 and the ACT math score is 27.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
82%
(3,830)
242424
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
5%
(432)
313230
Average43.50% 282827

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
✓✓ ✔✓ ✗✗ ✓✓
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
✔✓ ✔✔ ✗✗ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)