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Overview |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 23% | ||
Campus |
BSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Reno is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (20,945 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or University of Nevada-Reno?
- Ball State University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at BSU than University of Nevada Reno ($25,918.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than University of Nevada-Reno ($12,615 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 26.5% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($10,904 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Nevada Reno (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 45.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($11,418 vs. $7,829)
BSU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or University of Nevada-Reno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Nevada-Reno or BSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 14 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or University of Nevada-Reno? 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 University of Nevada-Reno and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $10,900 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $42,500)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $6,199 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $25,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/