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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | WCU | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (20,945 students vs. 17,275 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or WCU?
- University of Nevada Reno is 5.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,133.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($24,687.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than WCU ($16,670 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 3.1% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,796 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nevada Reno students is 43.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($7,829 vs. $5,443)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 12 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.6%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $4,400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $49,000)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $4,699 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $23,500)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($194 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/