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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 | 21,778 | 5,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #496 | ||
| 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) | $7,876 | $10,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,832 | $33,397 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $11,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,801 | $17,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,658 | $9,018 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,142 | 5,006 | ||
| Admitted | 8,652 | 4,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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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 | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| 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 | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
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 (21,778 students vs. 5,103 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 33.2% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($10,492.00 vs. $7,876.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at OIT than University of Nevada Reno ($33,397.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than OIT ($16,801 vs. $17,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($11,604 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than University of Nevada Reno (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 35.4% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($9,018 vs. $6,658)
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 (91.7%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.3%)
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/