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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 2% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than University of North Texas ($24,687.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than University of Nevada-Reno ($15,283 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 32.5% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($10,412 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Nevada Reno (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 17% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($9,159 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (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 UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UNT (79.1%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or UNT? 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 UNT and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno is higher than University of North Texas (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $6,400 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($18,801 vs. $20,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/