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WSU Shockers vs UN Omaha

Wichita State University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha, both located in vibrant Midwestern cities, offer distinct educational experiences. Wichita State boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. In contrast, the University of Nebraska at Omaha has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While Wichita State excels in fields like engineering and business, the University of Nebraska at Omaha shines in nursing and education. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including student body demographics, popular majors, and additional factors that can help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Wichita State University

Overview

Location Omaha, Nebraska Wichita, Kansas
Campus setting City: Large 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 69.0% 69.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 87.2% 91.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $45
Graduate: $45
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $60
SAT range N/A 983 - 1220
ACT range 18 - 25 19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score 7.0%
Students submitting ACT score 85.0% 84.0%
Total number of applicants 8,821 7,291
Total number of admissions given out 7,696 6,639
Admitted students who chose to enroll 2,166 1,814
Yield rate 28.1% 27.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Required Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $23,388
Out of state: $36,970
In state: $24,209
Out of state: $33,574
Average net price $12,790 $13,905
Tuition
In state: $6,344
Out of state: $19,926
In state: $6,843
Out of state: $16,208
Room & board $10,414 $12,610
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 73.0%
Average amount $7,224 		78.0%
Average amount $6,674
Students receiving federal student loan 29.0%
Average amount $4,662 		48.0%
Average amount $6,770
Students taking out private loans 2.0%
Average amount $9,998 		6.0%
Average amount $11,287

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 12,197
Men 44.7% Women 55.3% 		12,078
Men 44.2% Women 55.8%
Graduate students 3,131
Men 39.7% Women 60.3% 		3,316
Men 42.0% Women 58.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A 22.8%
International students 5.0% 16.8%
Campus local/setting City: Large City: Large
Dormitory capacity 2,481 1,517
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A Kansas Texas Missouri Oklahoma Colorado

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio 15:1 19:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 50.4% 47.7%
Dropout rate 12.4% 17.9%
Transferred out 31.9% 29.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,600
  • Year 2: $87,068
  • Year 3: $95,059
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,638
  • Year 2: $89,859
  • Year 3: $91,406
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,650
  • Year 2: $68,778
  • Year 3: $79,462
Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,060
  • Year 2: $58,943
  • Year 3: $68,019
Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,224
  • Year 2: $46,673
  • Year 3: $65,634
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,045
  • Year 2: $53,358
  • Year 3: $63,718
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,697
  • Year 2: $61,888
  • Year 3: $63,607
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,051
  • Year 2: $56,415
  • Year 3: $60,160
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,682
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $54,642
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,233
  • Year 2: $51,482
  • Year 3: $53,255
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $108,992
  • Year 2: $104,749
  • Year 3: $113,057
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $110,878
  • Year 3: $108,312
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $76,460
  • Year 3: $85,420
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,405
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $75,438
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,455
  • Year 2: $65,784
  • Year 3: $71,140
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,979
  • Year 2: $64,328
  • Year 3: $70,570
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,772
  • Year 2: $64,990
  • Year 3: $70,292
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,718
  • Year 2: $68,422
  • Year 3: $69,190
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,847
  • Year 2: $61,303
  • Year 3: $65,718
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,993
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $65,664

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