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Overview |
KU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 21,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $7,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $16,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $6,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
KU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 10,142 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 8,652 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $194 |
Diversity |
KU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
KU | 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
- University of Kansas is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 21,778 students)
KU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Kansas is 34.5% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($10,596.00 vs. $7,876.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at KU than University of Nevada Reno ($28,308.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than KU ($16,801 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($10,818 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than University of Kansas (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 59.9% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($10,644 vs. $6,658)
KU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU 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 KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 61 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming KU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.3%)
KU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $1,699 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $20,500)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More KU 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/