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ASU UNLV San Diego State NAU UO CU Boulder Utah ISU UC Davis GCU WSU OSU| University of Arizona | University of Nevada Reno | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $194 |
Diversity |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 23% | ||
Campus |
U of A | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 20,945 students)
U of A vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Arizona is 41.7% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at U of A than University of Nevada Reno ($37,827.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than U of A ($16,670 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($13,650 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Nevada Reno (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 95.2% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($15,279 vs. $7,829)
U of A vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.6%)
U of A vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Nevada Reno (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $600 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($18,801 vs. $19,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($194 vs. $196)
- More U of A 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/