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Overview |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 92% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $194 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| 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 Nevada Reno is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (20,945 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada Reno is 18.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,133.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than Wichita State University ($24,687.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of Nevada-Reno ($13,553 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($12,610 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Wichita State University (92% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nevada Reno students is 10.1% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($7,829 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 5 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.6%)
WSU vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno is higher than Wichita State University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $9,600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $43,800)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $1,699 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $20,500)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU 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/