Head to head · Nevada
University of Nevada-Las Vegas costs less than University of Nevada-Reno at every income band federal data covers — between $3,931 and $5,741 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | University of Nevada | University of Nevada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,526 | $12,674 | $4,148 |
| $30–48k | $8,537 | $13,125 | $4,588 |
| $48–75k | $10,606 | $14,537 | $3,931 |
| $75–110k | $13,513 | $18,317 | $4,804 |
| Over $110k | $15,905 | $21,646 | $5,741 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed University of Nevada first, then University of Nevada. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again University of Nevada first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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