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Overview |
UNLV | ASU | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,159 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,701 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,512 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,159 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,346 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 47% |
Admission |
UNLV | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,275 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 11,325 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNLV | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNLV | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNLV | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 20,436 students)
UNLV vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or ASU?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 92.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at UNLV than Appalachian State University ($24,701.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UNLV ($13,084 vs. $13,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 0.6% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,512 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Appalachian State University (89% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 17.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($7,443 vs. $6,346)
UNLV vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or UNLV .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 150 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than ASU (83.1%)
UNLV vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV or ASU? 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 ASU and UNLV.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $6,000 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $41,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $1,482 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,018 vs. $20,500)
- UNLV graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/