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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at OSU than University of Nevada Reno ($31,200.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than OSU ($16,670 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 3.2% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($13,796 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than Oregon State University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 18.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($9,260 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 29 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming OSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than OSU (82.5%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or OSU? 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 OSU and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $500 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $4,699 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $23,500)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($194 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/