UNLV vs. NMSU

The following statements compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas and New Mexico State University-Main Campus with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • UNLV's tuition ($26,098) is more expensive than NMSU ($25,271).
  • NMSU's acceptance rate (78.05%) is lower than UNLV (85.31%).
  • UNLV has higher yield (38.08%) than NMSU (18.78%).
  • UNLV's SAT score (1,110) is higher than NMSU (1,020).
  • NMSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than UNLV (18 to 1).
  • UNLV (30,660 students) is larger than NMSU (14,268 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NMSU ($13,392) has higher amount of financial aid than UNLV ($6,668).
  • NMSU's graduation rate (50%) is higher than UNLV (47%).
University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Public, 4 years • Las Vegas, NV #172 National Universities, #2 in Nevada more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,142 In-State
$26,098 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,668
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
85.31% Acceptance Rate
38.08% Yield
Enrollment
25,365 Undergraduate
5,295 Graduate
2,882 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,143 Faculties (full-time)
3,974 Staffs (full-time)
$97,216 Faculty Salary
$72,108 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,880 annual charge
-1,590 capacity
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,147 In-State
$25,271 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,392
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
78.05% Acceptance Rate
18.78% Yield
Enrollment
11,591 Undergraduate
2,677 Graduate
2,815 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
637 Faculties (full-time)
2,831 Staffs (full-time)
$81,714 Faculty Salary
$54,455 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,052 annual charge
-3,188 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,200 annual charge
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