- Both University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) and California State University-Fresno (Fresno State) are public.
- UNLV is located in Las Vegas, NV and Fresno State is located in Fresno, CA.
- 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).
University of Nevada-Las Vegas View More Rivals | California State University-Fresno View More Rivals | |
| #172 in National Universities #2 in Nevada | Rankings | #225 in National Universities #44 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Las Vegas, NV | Location | Fresno, CA |
UNLV| Known as | Fresno State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,142 Nevada residents $26,098 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,980 California residents $18,860 out-of-state |
| $6,977 Nevada residents $23,933 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,414 California residents $17,918 out-of-state |
| $6,668 | Financial Aid | $9,430 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 81.07% | Acceptance Rate | 59.41% |
| 51.73% | Yield | 32.37% |
| 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 30,660 | Total Students | 23,999 |
| 25,365 | Undergraduate | 21,354 |
| 5,295 | Graduate | 2,645 |
| 2,882 | Online Enrollment | 812 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 1% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,500 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $5,880 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) $5,596 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 1,143 Full-time 1,057 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 796 Full-time 624 Part-time |
| 3,974 Full-time 1,457 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,842 Full-time 646 Part-time |
| $97,216 for Faculties $72,108 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,958 for Faculties $69,417 Part-time |