- Both Wayne State College (WSC) and University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) are public.
- Both schools are located in Nebraska.
- UNK has more expensive tuition of $14,260 than WSC ($7,970).
- UNK is larger with 6,041 students than WSC (4,773 students).
| Wayne State College View More Rivals | University of Nebraska at Kearney View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Nebraska | Rankings | #5 in Nebraska |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Wayne, NE | Location | Kearney, NE |
WSC| Known as | UNK | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $7,688 Nebraska residents $7,970 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,302 Nebraska residents $14,260 out-of-state |
| $5,640 Nebraska residents $9,960 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,866 Nebraska residents $15,570 out-of-state |
| $8,518 | Financial Aid | $8,945 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 81.75% | |
| Yield | 18.71% | |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,773 | Total Students | 6,041 |
| 3,860 | Undergraduate | 4,269 |
| 913 | Graduate | 1,772 |
| 845 | Online Enrollment | 2,358 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $40,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,170) $5,596 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 124 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 315 Full-time 141 Part-time |
| 366 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 743 Full-time 171 Part-time |
| $70,228 for Faculties $54,141 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,409 for Faculties $51,320 Part-time |