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University of Nevada-Las Vegas vs University of Nevada-Reno

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.

What each actually costs, by household income

Household incomeUniversity of NevadaUniversity of NevadaDifference
Under $30k$8,526$12,674$4,148 · University of Nevada
$30–48k$8,537$13,125$4,588 · University of Nevada
$48–75k$10,606$14,537$3,931 · University of Nevada
$75–110k$13,513$18,317$4,804 · University of Nevada
Over $110k$15,905$21,646$5,741 · University of Nevada

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.

Four years, at $75–110k

University of Nevada-Las Vegas$56,957
University of Nevada-Reno$77,206
Difference over four years$20,249

Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.

Getting in

Published acceptance rate96% · 74%
Average SAT1094 · 1132

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.

After graduation — federal data

Median earnings, 10 yrs out$55,037 · $60,614
Graduate in four years26% · 42%
Typical graduate's own federal debt$19,450 · $18,922

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.
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