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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) vs Berkeley

Nestled in the heartland of America, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) stands as a beacon of academic excellence, while on the West Coast, the University of California-Berkeley (UCB) shines as a global leader in higher education. Both institutions offer a world-class education, but they differ in several key aspects. UNL boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while UCB's lower acceptance rate reflects its highly selective admissions process. UNL's student body is predominantly made up of in-state students, while UCB attracts a more diverse student population from across the nation and the world. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these two esteemed universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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University of California-Berkeley

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Overview

Location Berkeley, California Lincoln, Nebraska
Campus setting City: Midsize City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 96.0% 80.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 14.4% 81.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $70
Graduate: $120
Undergraduate: $45
Graduate: $50
SAT range N/A 1090 - 1320
ACT range N/A 22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score 8.0%
Students submitting ACT score 85.0%
Total number of applicants 112,843 17,775
Total number of admissions given out 16,295 14,411
Admitted students who chose to enroll 6,931 4,736
Yield rate 42.5% 32.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $37,920
Out of state: $67,674
In state: $26,316
Out of state: $43,446
Average net price $17,652 $18,403
Tuition
In state: $11,442
Out of state: $41,196
In state: $7,770
Out of state: $24,900
Room & board $20,236
Room/dormitory: $7,485
Meal plan: $4,653
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 52.0%
Average amount $21,406 		96.0%
Average amount $8,608
Students receiving federal student loan 15.0%
Average amount $4,586 		34.0%
Average amount $4,691
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $7,122 		5.0%
Average amount $13,909

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 31,814
Men 45.4% Women 54.6% 		19,552
Men 50.5% Women 49.5%
Graduate students 13,222
Men 51.7% Women 48.3% 		4,879
Men 49.2% Women 50.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Very Low
Out-of-state students 16.9% 25.7%
International students 18.0% 7.4%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Large
Dormitory capacity 9,630 6,936
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California New Jersey Texas Virginia New York Nebraska Illinois Minnesota Kansas Iowa

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Legal Profession
  • Health Professions
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Business
  • Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio 20:1 16:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 92.8% 66.4%
Dropout rate 6.3% 10.7%
Transferred out N/A 21.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $171,936
  • Year 3: $191,597
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $122,038
  • Year 3: $167,052
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $125,250
  • Year 2: $125,388
  • Year 3: $161,399
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $126,367
  • Year 2: $128,868
  • Year 3: $160,666
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $160,390
  • Year 2: $142,470
  • Year 3: $143,984
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $119,358
  • Year 3: $143,516
Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $107,442
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: $112,973
Optometry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,750
  • Year 2: $91,363
  • Year 3: $104,601
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,600
  • Year 2: $85,760
  • Year 3: $103,738
Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,282
  • Year 2: $65,387
  • Year 3: $102,543
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $91,695
  • Year 2: $91,017
  • Year 3: $102,607
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,888
  • Year 2: $78,134
  • Year 3: $86,893
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,533
  • Year 2: $64,493
  • Year 3: $86,584
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,494
  • Year 2: $68,918
  • Year 3: $78,265
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,969
  • Year 2: $70,680
  • Year 3: $75,873
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $76,040
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $74,823
Education, Other (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $72,325
  • Year 3: $73,798
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,124
  • Year 2: $58,402
  • Year 3: $73,111
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,572
  • Year 2: $66,168
  • Year 3: $72,183
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,299
  • Year 2: $66,821
  • Year 3: $71,063

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