- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public school while Northwestern University is a private school.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE and Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
- Northwestern University has more expensive tuition of $65,997 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
- Northwestern University has tighter acceptance rate of 9.24% than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (64.38%).
- Northwestern University has higher SAT scores of 1,530 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1,210).
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is larger with 23,805 students than Northwestern University (23,161 students).
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| #109 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska | Rankings | #12 in National Universities #2 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lincoln, NE | Location | Evanston, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,108 Nebraska residents $27,748 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $65,997 |
| $8,168 Nebraska residents $20,318 out-of-state | Graduate | $53,871 |
| $11,063 | Financial Aid | $53,533 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $95 graduate |
| 64.38% | Acceptance Rate | 9.24% |
| 50.97% | Yield | 55.29% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,805 | Total Students | 23,161 |
| 19,189 | Undergraduate | 8,993 |
| 4,616 | Graduate | 14,168 |
| 1,652 | Online Enrollment | 1,123 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 96% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $52,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $93,400 |
| 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: 6,195) $7,635 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $11,748 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,793 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 1,321 Full-time 281 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,325 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 5,929 Full-time 503 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $104,448 for Faculties $61,863 Part-time | Average Salary | $163,111 for Faculties $85,974 Part-time |