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Overview |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $196 |
Diversity |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | UNLV | ||
| 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 Las Vegas is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 22,017 students)
Louisville vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or UNLV?
- University of Louisville is 51% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Louisville than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($28,670.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Louisville ($13,159 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 7.9% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($10,668 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Nevada Las Vegas (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 92.5% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($12,216 vs. $6,346)
Louisville vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 152 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville or UNLV? 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 UNLV and Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $2,400 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $638 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisville graduates. ($19,018 vs. $19,656)
- UNLV graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Louisville graduates. ($196 vs. $203)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/