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Overview |
Alabama | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
Alabama | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $194 |
Diversity |
Alabama | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 20,945 students)
Alabama vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or University of Nevada-Reno?
- The University of Alabama is 36.5% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Alabama than University of Nevada Reno ($31,460.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than Alabama ($16,670 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 4.6% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,796 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than The University of Alabama (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 100.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($15,683 vs. $7,829)
Alabama vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 97 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Nevada Reno (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $3,500 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $49,900)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $4,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($18,801 vs. $23,750)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($194 vs. $245)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/