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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Chico, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,778 | 14,523 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | csuchico.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,876 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,832 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $16,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,801 | $15,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,658 | $10,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 65% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
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| Applied | 10,142 | 22,263 | ||
| Admitted | 8,652 | 20,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2026 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $52,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $175 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | CSU | ||
| 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 Reno is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (21,778 students vs. 14,523 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or CSU?
- University of Nevada Reno is 37.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,876.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than California State University Chico ($24,832.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than University of Nevada-Reno ($15,187 vs. $16,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 16.9% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,700 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than California State University Chico (92% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 55.2% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($10,331 vs. $6,658)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 81 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Nevada-Reno students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.3%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or CSU? 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 CSU and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $1,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $1,801 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($17,000 vs. $18,801)
- CSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($175 vs. $194)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/