College comparison

University of Nevada-Reno vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV	West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Nevada-Reno is more selective	74%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1060–1290	1100–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,599	14,164
Avg net price	$15,927	$23,331
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Reno, NV	West Chester, PA

Quick answers

Is University of Nevada-Reno or West Chester University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

University of Nevada-Reno is more selective: University of Nevada-Reno's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and West Chester University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Nevada-Reno vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1060–1290 at University of Nevada-Reno and 1100–1270 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.