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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington University of Nevada-Reno UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown| University of Nevada Las Vegas | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,159 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,701 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,512 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,159 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,346 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 71% |
Admission |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,275 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 11,325 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $237 |
Diversity |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than UNLV based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 30,660 students)
UNLV vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or UTSA?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 37.1% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at UNLV than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($24,701.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than UNLV ($12,664 vs. $13,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($11,046 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than The University of Texas at San Antonio (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 40.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($8,934 vs. $6,346)
UNLV vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or UNLV .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 36 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman UNLV students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UNLV (85.3%)
UNLV vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV or UTSA? 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 UTSA and UNLV.
- The graduation rate at UNLV is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $300 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $3,965 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($19,018 vs. $22,983)
- UNLV graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($196 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/