- Both University of Nebraska-Lincoln and The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) are public.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE and Penn State is located in University Park, PA.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln has more expensive tuition of $27,748 than Penn State ($25,574).
- Penn State is larger with 88,914 students than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (23,805 students).
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| #109 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lincoln, NE | Location | University Park, PA |
| Known as | Penn State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| 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 | $15,890 Pennsylvania residents $25,574 out-of-state |
| $8,168 Nebraska residents $20,318 out-of-state | Graduate | $23,719 Pennsylvania residents $39,778 out-of-state |
| $11,063 | Financial Aid | $9,887 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 64.38% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 50.97% | Yield | |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,805 | Total Students | 88,914 |
| 19,189 | Undergraduate | 73,476 |
| 4,616 | Graduate | 15,438 |
| 1,652 | Online Enrollment | 15,680 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $52,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,195) $7,635 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,793 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,321 Full-time 281 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| 5,929 Full-time 503 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
| $104,448 for Faculties $61,863 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,993 for Faculties $68,729 Part-time |