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Overview |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 21,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $7,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $16,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $6,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 92% |
Admission |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 10,142 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 8,652 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 1, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $194 |
Diversity |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
TU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Reno is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (21,778 students vs. 19,527 students)
TU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada Reno is 6.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,876.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than Towson University ($24,832.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than University of Nevada-Reno ($15,064 vs. $16,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 14.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,700 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Towson University (92% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 73.7% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($11,565 vs. $6,658)
TU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 3 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $100 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,400)
- Towson University students graduate with a $1,051 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($17,750 vs. $18,801)
- TU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($183 vs. $194)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/