- College of Saint Mary is a private school while University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Nebraska.
- College of Saint Mary has more expensive tuition of $23,340 than UNK ($14,260).
- College of Saint Mary has tighter acceptance rate of 56.08% than UNK (81.75%).
- UNK is larger with 6,041 students than College of Saint Mary (857 students).
College of Saint Mary View More Rivals | University of Nebraska at Kearney View More Rivals | |
| #3 in Nebraska | Rankings | #5 in Nebraska |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Omaha, NE | Location | Kearney, NE |
| Known as | UNK | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $23,340 | Undergraduate | $8,302 Nebraska residents $14,260 out-of-state |
| $21,739 | Graduate | $7,866 Nebraska residents $15,570 out-of-state |
| $14,819 | Financial Aid | $8,945 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 56.08% | Acceptance Rate | 81.75% |
| 48.11% | Yield | 18.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 857 | Total Students | 6,041 |
| 539 | Undergraduate | 4,269 |
| 318 | Graduate | 1,772 |
| 65 | Online Enrollment | 2,358 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 312) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,170) $5,596 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 8 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 85 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 315 Full-time 141 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 97 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 743 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $63,952 for Faculties $62,626 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,409 for Faculties $51,320 Part-time |