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UCF Miami Florida State Nova FAU UNLV University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus UO FGCU UNF| Florida International University | University of Nevada Reno | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FIU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
FIU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
FIU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $194 |
Diversity |
FIU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
FIU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
FIU | 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
- Florida International University is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 20,945 students)
FIU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada Reno is 72.3% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($8,133.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than Florida International University ($24,687.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than University of Nevada-Reno ($9,881 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 18.9% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($11,600 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Florida International University (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 41.6% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($11,087 vs. $7,829)
FIU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU 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 FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 6 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming FIU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno is higher than Florida International University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $3,500 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $1,573 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($17,228 vs. $18,801)
- FIU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($178 vs. $194)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/