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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU UNLV Mason WCU UO UofSC U of A| University of Nevada Reno | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,778 | 30,298 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,876 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,832 | $18,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $13,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,801 | $13,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,658 | $8,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,142 | 22,699 | ||
| Admitted | 8,652 | 18,208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (30,298 students vs. 21,778 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or UNC Charlotte?
- University of Nevada Reno is 106.6% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($7,876.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($24,832.00 vs. $18,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than University of Nevada-Reno ($13,768 vs. $16,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 1.2% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($13,700 vs. $13,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (92% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Charlotte students is 22.4% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($8,150 vs. $6,658)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is 9 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UNC Charlotte (80.2%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than University of Nevada Reno (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $4,800 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $48,600)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $4,199 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($18,801 vs. $23,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($194 vs. $237)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/