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Overview |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
| Location | Reno, NV | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,945 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unr.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,133 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,687 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,670 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,829 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,398 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 8,047 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,801 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Nevada-Reno | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Nevada-Reno or OU?
- University of Nevada Reno is 65.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($8,133.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at University of Nevada-Reno than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($24,687.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than OU ($16,670 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nevada Reno are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($13,796 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Nevada Reno (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 34.9% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($10,561 vs. $7,829)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Nevada-Reno or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or University of Nevada-Reno .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 120 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than OU (72.9%)
University of Nevada-Reno vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Nevada-Reno or OU? 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 OU and University of Nevada-Reno.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Nevada Reno (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,801 vs. $20,000)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/