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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than Texas Tech University ($24,687.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than Texas Tech ($16,670 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 31.9% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($10,460 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Texas Tech University (92% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 19.5% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($9,359 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 50 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Nevada Reno (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($18,801 vs. $22,500)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/