- Both University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNOMAHA) and Western Illinois University are public.
- UNOMAHA is located in Omaha, NE and Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
- UNOMAHA has more expensive tuition of $22,358 than Western Illinois University ($14,952).
- Western Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.97% than UNOMAHA (86.53%).
- UNOMAHA is larger with 15,058 students than Western Illinois University (7,643 students).
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| #189 in National Universities #6 in Nebraska | Rankings | #43 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Omaha, NE | Location | Macomb, IL |
UNOMAHA| Known as | | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,370 Nebraska residents $22,358 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,661 Illinois residents $14,952 out-of-state |
| $7,978 Nebraska residents $16,860 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,693 Illinois residents $13,290 out-of-state |
| $10,482 | Financial Aid | $8,341 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 86.53% | Acceptance Rate | 59.97% |
| 26.50% | Yield | 20.59% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 15,058 | Total Students | 7,643 |
| 12,026 | Undergraduate | 5,309 |
| 3,032 | Graduate | 2,334 |
| 3,546 | Online Enrollment | 1,807 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $49,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,380) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) $6,428 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 540 Full-time 540 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 60 Part-time |
| 1,467 Full-time 572 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,193 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $76,704 for Faculties $59,425 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,367 for Faculties $56,464 Part-time |