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Overview |
UC Riverside | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,809 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,333 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,487 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,042 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 92% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,683 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 37,563 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $194 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Riverside | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Riverside is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (26,809 students vs. 20,945 students)
UC Riverside vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of California Riverside is 42.2% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at UC Riverside than University of Nevada Reno ($41,636.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than University of Nevada-Reno ($14,487 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 25.6% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($13,796 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than University of California Riverside (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 181.5% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($22,042 vs. $7,829)
UC Riverside vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of California Riverside (1119) is 35 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UC Riverside (68.7%)
UC Riverside vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than University of Nevada Reno (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $1,200 more per year than UC Riverside graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $52,200)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $308 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Riverside graduates. ($18,801 vs. $19,109)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UC Riverside graduates. ($194 vs. $197)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/