College comparison

University of Nevada-Reno vs Western Washington University

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	Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Nevada-Reno is more selective	74%	93%
SAT (25–75)	1060–1290	1150–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,599	13,544
Avg net price	$15,927	$21,193
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Washington University reports higher median earnings	$60,614	$62,569
Graduation rate	61%	65%
Median debt	$18,922	$18,500
Economic mobility	1.2%	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Nevada-Reno or Western Washington University harder to get into?

University of Nevada-Reno is more selective: University of Nevada-Reno's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and Western Washington University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Nevada-Reno vs Western Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1060–1290 at University of Nevada-Reno and 1150–1390 at Western Washington University. 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.