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Overview |
UNLV | UNT | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,159 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,701 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,512 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,159 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,346 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
UNLV | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,275 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 11,325 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNLV | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNLV | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNLV | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than UNLV based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 30,660 students)
UNLV vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at UNLV than University of North Texas ($24,701.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than UNT ($13,159 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($10,412 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Nevada Las Vegas (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 44.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($9,159 vs. $6,346)
UNLV vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UNLV .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 86 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNLV vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV or UNT? 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 UNT and UNLV.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $982 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($19,018 vs. $20,000)
- UNLV graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/