Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
University of Nevada-Reno | Reno, NV | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Truckee Meadows Community College | Reno, NV | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Western Nevada College | Carson City, NV | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Nevada State College | Henderson, NV | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $5,307 for State residents and $16,374 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 84.05% and graduation rate is 33.80%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
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College of Southern Nevada | $4,110 / $12,209 | - | 16% | 17:1 | 28,901 |
University of Nevada-Reno | $8,994 / $25,950 | 85.62% | 61% | 18:1 | 20,945 |
Truckee Meadows Community College | $3,144 / $11,243 | - | 26% | 18:1 | 9,651 |
Western Nevada College | $3,920 / $12,019 | - | 34% | 17:1 | 3,582 |
Nevada State College | $6,368 / $20,449 | 82.48% | 32% | 18:1 | 7,169 |
Average | $5,307 / $16,374 | 84.05% | 33.80% | 17.60:1 | 14,050 |