| Nevada-Reno vs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#110 in National Universities #1 in Nevada Colleges | Rankings* | #179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,578 Nevada Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,373 Colorado Residents $35,061 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,032 Nevada Residents $25,174 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,125 Colorado Residents $30,813 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,703 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,375 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter73.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.54% |
| Favorable26.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.11% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Larger34,096 |
| Smaller19,117 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger26,221 |
| Smaller3,907 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,875 |
| Smaller1,483 | Online Student Population | Larger4,704 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher67% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,401) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,545 | Number of faculty | 2,275 |
| Higher$120,197 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,952 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.