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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or UH?
- University of Houston is 6.8% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than University of Houston ($24,687.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than University of Nevada-Reno ($14,056 vs. $16,670)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 32.4% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($10,418 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than University of Houston (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 46.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($11,457 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 70 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming UH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UH (66.2%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or UH? 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 UH and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno is higher than University of Houston (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $5,600 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $949 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($18,801 vs. $19,750)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($194 vs. $204)
- More University of Nevada-Reno graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/