University of Nebraska at Kearney vs University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kearney, NE · Lincoln, NE · Source: IPEDS federal database

	University of Nebraska at Kearney	University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Acceptance Rate	89.5%	87.5%
In-State Tuition	$8,676	$10,434
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,284	$28,584
Average Net Price	$16,287	$18,322
Graduation Rate	58.0%	67.0%
Total Enrollment	5,881	24,393
Student-Faculty Ratio	14	17

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University of Nebraska at Kearney accepts 89.5% of applicants. University of Nebraska-Lincoln accepts 87.5%. University of Nebraska at Kearney's in-state tuition is $8,676. University of Nebraska-Lincoln's is $10,434. University of Nebraska at Kearney is cheaper. University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates 58% of students in 6 years. University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates 67%.

Bottom Line

Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.

Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, University of Nebraska at Kearney or University of Nebraska-Lincoln?▼

University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It accepts 87.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is University of Nebraska at Kearney or University of Nebraska-Lincoln more affordable?▼

University of Nebraska at Kearney, on average. After aid, students pay $16,287/year versus $18,322/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?▼

University of Nebraska-Lincoln: 67% of students finish in 6 years. University of Nebraska at Kearney is at 58%.

Source: IPEDS

Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.