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Overview |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 23% | ||
Campus |
USF | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Reno is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (20,945 students vs. 9,688 students)
USF vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of San Francisco is 576% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.7% higher at USF than University of Nevada Reno ($54,980.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than USF ($16,670 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 20% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($13,796 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than University of Nevada Reno (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 294.9% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($30,916 vs. $7,829)
USF vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or University of Nevada-Reno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Nevada-Reno or USF .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 88 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming USF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman USF 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 (85.6%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF or University of Nevada-Reno? 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 University of Nevada-Reno and USF.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than University of Nevada Reno (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $17,000 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $6,199 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($18,801 vs. $25,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/