- Both University of Nevada-Reno and San Jose State University (San Jose State) are public.
- University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV and San Jose State is located in San Jose, CA.
- University of Nevada-Reno has more expensive tuition of $25,950 than San Jose State ($19,872).
- San Jose State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.88% than University of Nevada-Reno (88.03%).
- San Jose State is larger with 35,751 students than University of Nevada-Reno (20,945 students).
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| #84 in National Universities #1 in Nevada | Rankings | #47 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Reno, NV | Location | San Jose, CA |
| Known as | San Jose State | |
| 1 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,994 Nevada residents $25,950 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,992 California residents $19,872 out-of-state |
| $6,584 Nevada residents $23,540 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,426 California residents $18,930 out-of-state |
| $7,481 | Financial Aid | $8,529 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 88.03% | Acceptance Rate | 66.88% |
| 42.57% | Yield | 21.04% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 20,945 | Total Students | 35,751 |
| 16,973 | Undergraduate | 26,863 |
| 3,972 | Graduate | 8,888 |
| 1,492 | Online Enrollment | 5,790 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $56,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,401) $7,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) $9,476 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,996 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 953 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 884 Full-time 1,089 Part-time |
| 3,391 Full-time 887 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,428 Full-time 1,158 Part-time |
| $93,304 for Faculties $69,022 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,843 for Faculties $80,092 Part-time |