The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • PU has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,794) than University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
  • It is harder to admit to PU than University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
  • PU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,210) than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1,210).
  • PU has higher submitted ACT score (24) than University of Nebraska-Lincoln (24).
  • PU has more students with 51,528 students while University of Nebraska-Lincoln has 23,805 students.
  • PU has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while University of Nebraska-Lincoln's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • PU has more full-time faculties with 2,039 faculties while University of Nebraska-Lincoln has 1,321 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Purdue University-Main Campus.
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University of Nebraska-Lincolnvs.PU
Lincoln, NebraskaLocationWest Lafayette, Indiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$10,108
Out-Of-State$27,748
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,992
Out-Of-State$28,794
83%% Receiving Financial Aid45%
$11,063Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,819
78.64 %Acceptance Rates52.70 %
30.89 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.14 %
1,210SAT Score1,330
24ACT Score31
64 %Graduation Rate83 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate-
82 %Retention Rate90 %
23,805Student Population51,528
1,321Number of Faculties2,039
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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