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UNLV UO U of A UC Davis Boise State Utah State University MSU USF UCSC Cal Poly Utah OSU| Northwest Nazarene University | University of Nevada Reno | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 21,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $7,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $16,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $6,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 10,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 8,652 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 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 | Aug 15, 2026 | Apr 7, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NNU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Reno is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (21,778 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or University of Nevada-Reno?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 389.7% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $7,876.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.3% higher at NNU than University of Nevada Reno ($38,570.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than NNU ($16,801 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 18.6% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($11,550 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than University of Nevada Reno (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 247.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($23,126 vs. $6,658)
NNU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 28 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $10,400 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $43,000)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $7,199 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $26,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/