- Both University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Iowa (UI) are public.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE and UI is located in Iowa City, IA.
- UI has more expensive tuition of $32,927 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln has tighter acceptance rate of 64.38% than UI (86.04%).
- UI has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1,210).
- UI is larger with 30,015 students than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (23,805 students).
University of Nebraska-Lincoln View More Rivals | University of Iowa View More Rivals | |
| #109 in National Universities #1 in Nebraska | Rankings | #179 in National Universities #9 in Iowa |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lincoln, NE | Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Known as | UI | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $10,964 Iowa residents $32,927 out-of-state |
| $8,168 Nebraska residents $20,318 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,211 Iowa residents $34,882 out-of-state |
| $11,063 | Financial Aid | $10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 64.38% | Acceptance Rate | 86.04% |
| 50.97% | Yield | 21.07% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,805 | Total Students | 30,015 |
| 19,189 | Undergraduate | 21,973 |
| 4,616 | Graduate | 8,042 |
| 1,652 | Online Enrollment | 3,200 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $52,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,000 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,195) $7,635 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| ✔ (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 | 16 to 1 |
| 1,321 Full-time 281 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,485 Full-time 390 Part-time |
| 5,929 Full-time 503 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,590 Full-time 1,365 Part-time |
| $104,448 for Faculties $61,863 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,372 for Faculties $69,243 Part-time |