Nebraska-Lincoln vs. CU Boulder |
#105 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,108 Nebraska Residents $27,748 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,168 Nebraska Residents $20,318 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
More$11,063 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,017 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
Tighter78.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.73% |
Favorable30.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.37% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller23,805 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,585 |
Smaller19,189 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
Smaller4,616 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,551 |
Smaller1,652 | Online Student Population | Larger3,156 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,195) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,793) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
1,602 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
Lower$108,674 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.