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Overview |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 21,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #400 | ||
| 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) | $7,247 | $7,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $16,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $6,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 10,142 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 8,652 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 39.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 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 | 16:1 | ||
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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 | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| 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% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
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 (21,778 students vs. 16,741 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 8.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,876.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than Wichita State University ($24,832.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of Nevada-Reno ($14,184 vs. $16,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 0.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($13,700 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Wichita State University (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 9.4% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($7,282 vs. $6,658)
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 (85.3%)
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/