Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
U of A UC Riverside University of Nevada-Reno San Diego State UB CU Boulder UCI ISU GCU NAU USF Main Campus UC Davis| Arizona State University | University of Nevada Las Vegas | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ASU | UNLV | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 79,593 | 31,094 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | unlv.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ASU | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,308 | $8,354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $25,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,091 | $12,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,401 | $11,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,992 | $7,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
ASU | UNLV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,840 | 12,232 | ||
| Admitted | 62,084 | 11,774 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | UNLV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ASU | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $196 |
Diversity |
ASU | UNLV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UNLV | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than UNLV based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 31,094 students)
ASU vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UNLV?
- Arizona State University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($11,308.00 vs. $8,354.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at ASU than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($31,450.00 vs. $25,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than ASU ($11,388 vs. $16,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 33.3% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($12,072 vs. $16,091)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Arizona State University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 58.2% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,992 vs. $7,580)
ASU vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 151 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than ASU (90.2%)
ASU vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UNLV? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNLV and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $1,260 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,018 vs. $20,278)
- UNLV graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($196 vs. $209)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/