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Overview |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,159 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,701 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,512 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,159 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,346 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 68% |
Admission |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,275 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,325 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $98 |
Diversity |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 3,197 students)
UNLV vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or Great Basin College?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at UNLV than Great Basin College ($24,701.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than UNLV ($7,058 vs. $13,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 91.9% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($6,000 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Great Basin College (89% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nevada Las Vegas students is 8.2% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($6,346 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or UNLV .
UNLV vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV or Great Basin College? 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 Great Basin College and UNLV.
- The graduation rate at UNLV is higher than Great Basin College (40% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $10,800 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $9,518 lower median federal student loan debt than UNLV graduates. ($9,500 vs. $19,018)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UNLV graduates. ($98 vs. $196)
- More UNLV graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/