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Overview |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,159 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,701 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,512 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,159 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,346 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,275 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 11,325 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $200 |
Diversity |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | Western Washington University | ||
| 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 Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 14,747 students)
UNLV vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or Western Washington University?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Western Washington University than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($25,666.00 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 Western Washington University ($13,159 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Las Vegas are 27.6% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($11,512 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than University of Nevada Las Vegas (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Washington University students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($6,522 vs. $6,346)
UNLV vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or UNLV .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 107 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman Western Washington University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UNLV (85.3%)
UNLV vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV or Western Washington 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 Western Washington University and UNLV.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $400 more per year than UNLV graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $395 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Washington University graduates. ($19,018 vs. $19,413)
- UNLV graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Western Washington University graduates. ($196 vs. $200)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/