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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 53.2% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at VCU than University of Nevada Reno ($33,726.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than VCU ($16,670 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($12,279 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Virginia Commonwealth University (92% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 60.7% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($12,583 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 13 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 VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.6%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or VCU? 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 VCU and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $5,900 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $47,500)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $4,449 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $23,250)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/