California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) vs. University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mountain West Conference

  • Both California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) and University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) are public.
  • Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA and UNLV is located in Las Vegas, NV.
  • UNLV has more expensive tuition of $26,098 than Fresno State ($18,860).
  • Fresno State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.41% than UNLV (81.07%).
  • UNLV is larger with 30,660 students than Fresno State (23,999 students).
California State University-Fresno

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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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#225 in National Universities
#44 in California
Rankings#172 in National Universities
#2 in Nevada
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Fresno, CALocationLas Vegas, NV
Fresno StateKnown asUNLV
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$6,980 California residents
$18,860 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,142 Nevada residents
$26,098 out-of-state
$8,414 California residents
$17,918 out-of-state
Graduate$6,977 Nevada residents
$23,933 out-of-state
$9,430Financial Aid$6,668
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$70 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
59.41%Acceptance Rate81.07%
32.37%Yield51.73%
Test Scores1,110 SAT, 21 ACT
Student Population
23,999Total Students30,660
21,354Undergraduate25,365
2,645Graduate5,295
812Online Enrollment2,882
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
56%Graduation Rate47%
1%Transfer-out Rate
76%Retention Rate77%
$48,500Average Earning after Graduation$49,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221)
$5,596 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590)
$5,880 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
796 Full-time
624 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,143 Full-time
1,057 Part-time
1,842 Full-time
646 Part-time
Number of Staffs3,974 Full-time
1,457 Part-time
$85,958 for Faculties
$69,417 Part-time
Average Salary$97,216 for Faculties
$72,108 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023