- Both University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) are public.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE and PU is located in West Lafayette, IN.
- PU has more expensive tuition of $28,794 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
- PU has tighter acceptance rate of 57.47% than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (64.38%).
- PU has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1,210).
- PU is larger with 51,528 students than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (23,805 students).
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| #109 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska | Rankings | #68 in National Universities #2 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lincoln, NE | Location | West Lafayette, IN |
| Known as | PU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $8,168 Nebraska residents $20,318 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $28,794 out-of-state |
| $11,063 | Financial Aid | $9,819 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 64.38% | Acceptance Rate | 57.47% |
| 50.97% | Yield | 27.25% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,805 | Total Students | 51,528 |
| 19,189 | Undergraduate | 38,593 |
| 4,616 | Graduate | 12,935 |
| 1,652 | Online Enrollment | 4,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $52,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,200 |
| 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: 16,056) $4,860 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,793 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,398 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 1,321 Full-time 281 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,039 Full-time 366 Part-time |
| 5,929 Full-time 503 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,894 Full-time 1,475 Part-time |
| $104,448 for Faculties $61,863 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,528 for Faculties $63,025 Part-time |