College comparison

University of Central Missouri vs University of Nebraska at Kearney

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	University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO	University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
Acceptance rateUniversity of Central Missouri is more selective	64%	89%
SAT (25–75)	—	905–1125
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,648	4,088
Avg net price	$14,462	$16,242
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Nebraska at Kearney reports higher median earnings	$49,560	$50,105
Graduation rate	54%	58%
Median debt	$21,000	$19,500
Economic mobility	0.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Central Missouri or University of Nebraska at Kearney harder to get into?

University of Central Missouri is more selective: University of Central Missouri's acceptance rate is approximately 64% and University of Nebraska at Kearney's is approximately 89% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Central Missouri vs University of Nebraska at Kearney?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Central Missouri and 905–1125 at University of Nebraska at Kearney. 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.