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Nebraska's Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics programs reveal a dramatic cost divide between public and private options. The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers the state's most affordable path at $16,488 net cost, while Creighton University reaches $32,380. This nearly doubling of expenses reflects different institutional approaches to language education in a state where global business connections through companies like Berkshire Hathaway create demand for multilingual professionals.
6
Programs
$16,488 – $32,380
Net Price Range
64.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $16,488 $8,302 59.8% 86.0%
2 $17,424 $10,108 65.8% 78.6%
3 $21,554 $36,130 53.3% 71.3%
4 $23,140 $41,658 68.9% 81.5%
5 $28,071 $40,491 55.9% 75.8%
6 $32,380 $47,000 80.5% 75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $15,892 cost difference between Nebraska's cheapest and most expensive Germanic Languages programs?

The gap reflects public versus private funding models. Public universities like UNK receive state subsidies that keep net costs around $16,488-$17,424, while private institutions like Creighton rely on tuition revenue and charge $32,380. Graduation rates also vary significantly, from 53.3% at Hastings College to 80.5% at Creighton.

How do acceptance rates compare across Nebraska's Germanic Languages programs?

Most programs maintain accessible admission standards, with rates ranging from 71.33% to 85.99%. The University of Nebraska at Kearney accepts 85.99% of applicants while offering the lowest net cost. Even Creighton University, despite its premium pricing, admits 75.69% of students.

Does the University of Nebraska system dominate affordable Germanic Languages education in the state?

The NU system claims the two most affordable spots with Kearney at $16,488 and Lincoln at $17,424. Lincoln also delivers the second-highest graduation rate at 65.8% among public options. These universities serve nearly identical net costs despite different campus locations and student populations.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.