San Diego State vs. UNR
The following statements compare San Diego State University and University of Nevada-Reno with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- UNR's tuition ($27,720) is more expensive than San Diego State ($21,328).
- San Diego State's acceptance rate (36.19%) is lower than UNR (73.71%).
- UNR has higher yield (26.45%) than San Diego State (20.36%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,180.
- UNR's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than San Diego State (27 to 1).
- San Diego State (41,137 students) is larger than UNR (23,024 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Diego State ($11,851) has higher amount of financial aid than UNR ($8,181).
- San Diego State's graduation rate (76%) is higher than UNR (61%).

San Diego State University
Public, 4 years • San Diego, CA #145 National Universities, #32 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,728 In-State
$21,328 out-of-state
$21,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,851
Test Scores
Admission
36.19% Acceptance Rate
20.36% Yield
Enrollment
35,782 Undergraduate
5,355 Graduate
2,454 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,012 Faculties (full-time)
3,067 Staffs (full-time)
$117,223 Faculty Salary
$85,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

University of Nevada-Reno
Public, 4 years • Reno, NV #126 National Universities, #2 in Nevada more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,578 In-State
$27,720 out-of-state
$27,720 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,181
Test Scores
1,180 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
73.71% Acceptance Rate
26.45% Yield
Enrollment
19,117 Undergraduate
3,907 Graduate
1,483 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
920 Faculties (full-time)
3,400 Staffs (full-time)
$120,197 Faculty Salary
$88,447 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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