| Nevada-Reno vs. Boise State |
#110 in National Universities #1 in Nevada Colleges | Rankings* | #327 in National Universities #3 in Idaho Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,578 Nevada Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,048 Idaho Residents $27,788 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,032 Nevada Residents $25,174 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,803 Idaho Residents $29,543 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,703 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,163 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter73.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.21% |
| Favorable26.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.09% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,024 | Total Enrollment | Larger27,198 |
| Smaller19,117 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,983 |
| Larger3,907 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,215 |
| Smaller1,483 | Online Student Population | Larger5,241 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,401) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,158) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,030) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,545 | Number of faculty | 1,492 |
| Higher$120,197 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,759 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.