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Overview |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 92% |
Admission |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $194 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 20,945 students)
Kentucky vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Kentucky is 41.4% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Kentucky than University of Nevada Reno ($30,913.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than Kentucky ($16,670 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,796 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Nevada Reno (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 80.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($14,114 vs. $7,829)
Kentucky vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 59 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.6%)
Kentucky vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Nevada Reno (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $2,400 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $51,000)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $3,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($18,801 vs. $22,750)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($194 vs. $235)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/