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University of Nevada-Reno Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU ASU Cal State Fullerton| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,094 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,354 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,310 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,072 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,388 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,580 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
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| Applied | 12,232 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 11,774 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Ohio University based on total student enrollment (31,094 students vs. 24,937 students)
UNLV vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 64.5% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $8,354.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at UNLV than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,310.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than Ohio University ($11,388 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 12.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,072 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Nevada Las Vegas (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($8,616 vs. $7,580)
UNLV vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UNLV .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 101 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
UNLV vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and UNLV.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $3,100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,500)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $1,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($19,018 vs. $20,500)
- UNLV graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($196 vs. $211)
- More UNLV graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/