University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) vs Cal Poly Pomona

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) stands as a beacon of higher education, while California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) thrives in the bustling city of Pomona, California. Both institutions offer a diverse range of academic programs, vibrant student life, and opportunities for personal growth. However, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. UNLV boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students, while Cal Poly Pomona's focus on STEM fields attracts those seeking careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these universities, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Overview
Location	Pomona, California	Las Vegas, Nevada
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	60.6%	83.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	41,226	13,025
Total number of admissions given out	24,993	10,873
Admitted students who chose to enroll	3,463	4,125
Yield rate	13.9%	37.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,835 Out of state: $37,715	In state: $28,003 Out of state: $44,094
Average net price	$12,942	$13,030
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $7,949 Out of state: $24,040
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,980 Meal plan: $5,590	Room/dormitory: $5,880 Meal plan: $5,456
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	76.0% Average amount $9,025	92.0% Average amount $6,217
Students receiving federal student loan	17.0% Average amount $4,805	21.0% Average amount $5,000
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,608	1.0% Average amount $17,424

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	26,974 Men 53.5% Women 46.5%	25,312 Men 43.1% Women 56.9%
Graduate students	2,482 Men 47.3% Women 52.7%	5,367 Men 40.8% Women 59.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	0.8%	N/A
International students	4.6%	2.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	4,128	2,850
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Oregon Guam Hawaii	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Social Sciences Computer and Information Science Architecture	Education Business Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	28:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.2%	47.2%
Dropout rate	23.1%	44.5%
Transferred out	1.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $85,357 Year 3: $96,966 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,286 Year 2: $77,329 Year 3: $89,517 Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,891 Year 2: $72,650 Year 3: $86,380 Engineering Technology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $82,880 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,110 Year 2: $69,930 Year 3: $81,209 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,168 Year 2: $67,918 Year 3: $79,792 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,611 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $76,900 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,217 Year 2: $64,394 Year 3: $76,474 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,215 Year 2: $68,305 Year 3: $76,397 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,663 Year 2: $64,087 Year 3: $76,106	Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $115,835 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $118,208 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $116,502 Year 2: $99,683 Year 3: $105,571 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $81,563 Year 2: $81,433 Year 3: $93,426 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,908 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $92,054 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $68,344 Year 2: $72,177 Year 3: $86,154 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,087 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $85,010 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,477 Year 2: $75,313 Year 3: $79,196 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,725 Year 2: $70,296 Year 3: $78,028 Hospitality Administration/Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,060 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $73,853 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,877 Year 2: $59,942 Year 3: $73,118

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