- Both University of Nevada-Reno and University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) are public.
- Both schools are located in Nevada.
- UNLV has more expensive tuition of $26,098 than University of Nevada-Reno ($25,950).
- UNLV has tighter acceptance rate of 81.07% than University of Nevada-Reno (88.03%).
- UNLV is larger with 30,660 students than University of Nevada-Reno (20,945 students).
University of Nevada-Reno View More Rivals | University of Nevada-Las Vegas View More Rivals | |
| #84 in National Universities #1 in Nevada | Rankings | #172 in National Universities #2 in Nevada |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Reno, NV | Location | Las Vegas, NV |
| Known as | UNLV | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,994 Nevada residents $25,950 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,142 Nevada residents $26,098 out-of-state |
| $6,584 Nevada residents $23,540 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,977 Nevada residents $23,933 out-of-state |
| $7,481 | Financial Aid | $6,668 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 88.03% | Acceptance Rate | 81.07% |
| 42.57% | Yield | 51.73% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,945 | Total Students | 30,660 |
| 16,973 | Undergraduate | 25,365 |
| 3,972 | Graduate | 5,295 |
| 1,492 | Online Enrollment | 2,882 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 80% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $56,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,401) $7,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) $5,880 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 953 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,143 Full-time 1,057 Part-time |
| 3,391 Full-time 887 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,974 Full-time 1,457 Part-time |
| $93,304 for Faculties $69,022 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,216 for Faculties $72,108 Part-time |