- Both Colorado State University-Fort Collins and University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) are public.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO and UNLV is located in Las Vegas, NV.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than UNLV ($26,098).
- UNLV has tighter acceptance rate of 81.07% than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (82.62%).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than UNLV (1,110).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is larger with 33,403 students than UNLV (30,660 students).
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| #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado | Rankings | #172 in National Universities #2 in Nevada |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Collins, CO | Location | Las Vegas, NV |
| Known as | UNLV | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,142 Nevada residents $26,098 out-of-state |
| $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,977 Nevada residents $23,933 out-of-state |
| $11,670 | Financial Aid | $6,668 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | 81.07% |
| 26.80% | Yield | 51.73% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,403 | Total Students | 30,660 |
| 25,777 | Undergraduate | 25,365 |
| 7,626 | Graduate | 5,295 |
| 3,726 | Online Enrollment | 2,882 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $5,880 average annual costs |
| ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,143 Full-time 1,057 Part-time |
| 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,974 Full-time 1,457 Part-time |
| $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,216 for Faculties $72,108 Part-time |