| Nebraska-Lincoln vs. UMD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#105 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska Colleges | Rankings* | #49 in National Universities #69 in World University Rankings #3 in Maryland 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,434 Nebraska Residents $28,584 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,809 Maryland Residents $41,186 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,434 Nebraska Residents $20,944 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,276 Maryland Residents $38,207 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,895 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,278 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,465 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier87.49% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.79% |
| Favorable29.79% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.63% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller24,393 | Total Enrollment | Larger41,725 |
| Smaller19,701 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,133 |
| Smaller4,692 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,592 |
| Larger1,697 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,668 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,195) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,465) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,793) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,036) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,606 | Number of faculty | 2,659 |
| Lower$114,978 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$153,599 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.