| UNOMAHA vs. South Dakota State |
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|---|---|---|
#322 in National Universities #5 in Nebraska Colleges | Rankings* | #162 in National Universities #1 in South Dakota Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,718 Nebraska Residents $23,206 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,299 South Dakota Residents $12,809 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,305 Nebraska Residents $17,500 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,384 South Dakota Residents $16,917 Out-of-State |
| More$9,673 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,995 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter86.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.34% |
| Lower26.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.06% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,972 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,056 |
| Larger11,756 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,719 |
| Larger3,216 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,337 |
| Larger3,647 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,300 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,380) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,137) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,063 | Number of faculty | 651 |
| Lower$83,762 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,715 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.