College comparison

Oregon State University vs Nebraska

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Oregon State University Corvallis, OR	Nebraska Lincoln, NE
Acceptance rateOregon State University is more selective	77%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1140–1400	1098–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	30,743	19,178
Avg net price	$19,604	$17,747
Median earnings (10 yr)Oregon State University reports higher median earnings	$64,010	$56,887
Graduation rate	70%	67%
Median debt	$21,221	$21,000
Economic mobility	1.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Oregon State University or University of Nebraska-Lincoln harder to get into?

Oregon State University is more selective: Oregon State University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and University of Nebraska-Lincoln's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Oregon State University vs University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1140–1400 at Oregon State University and 1098–1330 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.