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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Sacramento, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,778 | 31,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | csus.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,876 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,832 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $16,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,801 | $11,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,658 | $11,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
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| Applied | 10,142 | 25,994 | ||
| Admitted | 8,652 | 24,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 930/1130 | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $15,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $162 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | Sacramento State | ||
| 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
- California State University Sacramento is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (31,172 students vs. 21,778 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. Sacramento State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or Sacramento State?
- University of Nevada Reno is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Sacramento State 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 Sacramento ($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 Sacramento than University of Nevada-Reno ($11,183 vs. $16,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 18.8% lower than costs at California State University Sacramento ($13,700 vs. $16,278)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than California State University Sacramento (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Sacramento students is 72.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($11,503 vs. $6,658)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. Sacramento State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or Sacramento State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sacramento State or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of Nevada Reno (1084) is 136 points higher than at Sacramento State (948)
- Incoming University of Nevada-Reno students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Sacramento State (20)
- Accepted freshman Sacramento State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- Sacramento State has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than University of Nevada-Reno (85.3%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. Sacramento State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or Sacramento State? 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 Sacramento State and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno is higher than California State University Sacramento (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Reno earn on average $2,400 more per year than Sacramento State graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $51,000)
- California State University Sacramento students graduate with a $3,051 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($15,750 vs. $18,801)
- Sacramento State graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Nevada-Reno graduates. ($162 vs. $194)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sacramento State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/