- Both University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) and United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) are public.
- UNLV is located in Las Vegas, NV and Air Force is located in USAF Academy, CO.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than UNLV (81.07%).
- Air Force has higher SAT scores of 1,395 than UNLV (1,110).
- UNLV is larger with 30,660 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
University of Nevada-Las Vegas View More Rivals | United States Air Force Academy View More Rivals | |
| #172 in National Universities #2 in Nevada | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Las Vegas, NV | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
UNLV| Known as | Air Force | |
| 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 |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,142 Nevada residents $26,098 out-of-state | Undergraduate | |
| $6,977 Nevada residents $23,933 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $6,668 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 81.07% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 51.73% | Yield | 97.04% |
| 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 30,660 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 25,365 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 5,295 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,882 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $49,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $5,880 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 1,143 Full-time 1,057 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 3,974 Full-time 1,457 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $97,216 for Faculties $72,108 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |