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UNLV OSU UO Portland State University U of A UC Davis Boise State Utah State University San Jose State MSU USF UCSC| University of Nevada Reno | Oregon Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1050/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2025 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Reno is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (20,945 students vs. 4,911 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 23% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at OIT than University of Nevada Reno ($31,836.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than OIT ($16,670 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 26.3% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($10,921 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than University of Nevada Reno (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 6% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($8,302 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 37 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.6%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or OIT? 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 OIT and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $4,074 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($18,801 vs. $22,875)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($194 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/