- Sierra Nevada University (SNC) is a private school while University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Nevada.
- SNC has more expensive tuition of $35,508 than UNLV ($26,098).
- SNC has tighter acceptance rate of 68.98% than UNLV (81.07%).
- UNLV is larger with 30,660 students than SNC (631 students).
| Sierra Nevada University View More Rivals | University of Nevada-Las Vegas View More Rivals | |
| #3 in Nevada | Rankings | #172 in National Universities #2 in Nevada |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Incline Village, NV | Location | Las Vegas, NV |
SNC| Known as | UNLV | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $35,508 | Undergraduate | $9,142 Nevada residents $26,098 out-of-state |
| $19,165 | Graduate | $6,977 Nevada residents $23,933 out-of-state |
| $19,598 | Financial Aid | $6,668 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 68.98% | Acceptance Rate | 81.07% |
| 14.20% | Yield | 51.73% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 631 | Total Students | 30,660 |
| 279 | Undergraduate | 25,365 |
| 352 | Graduate | 5,295 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,882 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $46,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $5,880 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 33 Full-time 102 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,143 Full-time 1,057 Part-time |
| 95 Full-time 106 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,974 Full-time 1,457 Part-time |
| $43,370 for Faculties $58,376 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,216 for Faculties $72,108 Part-time |