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Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs. University of Nevada-Reno

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 83.87% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 18.97%.
University of Nevada-Reno has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 73.71% and University of Nevada-Reno has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 26.45% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
38,465 (16,770/21,608) 34,057 (14,533/19,500) 5,485 (2,347/3,133) 89% (87%/90%) 16% (16%/14%)
University of Nevada-Reno
17,679 (7,075/9,891) 13,032 (5,227/7,290) 3,447 (1,514/1,890) 74% (74%/74%) 26% (29%/19%)
Average28,072 (11,923/11,923)23,545 (9,880/13,395)4,466 (1,931/2,512)83.87% (82.9%/112.4%)18.97% (19.5%/18.7%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1180. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 600 and the average SAT Math score is 580.
University of Nevada-Reno has the highest SAT scores of 1,180 and University of Nevada-Reno has the lowest SAT scores of 1,180 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Test Score is NOT considered for Colorado State University-Fort Collins admission.
University of Nevada-Reno
14%
(498)
1180600580
Average14.00% 1180600580

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 22. By subject, the average ACT English score is 22 and the ACT math score is 20.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Test Score is NOT considered for Colorado State University-Fort Collins admission.
University of Nevada-Reno
59%
(2,035)
222220
Average59.00% 222220

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
✔✓ ✔✓ ✓✗ ✗✔
University of Nevada-Reno
✔✗ ✔✔ ✗✗ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)