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California State University-Northridge California State University-San Bernardino NSC Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU Cal State Long Beach Sacramento State California State University-Fresno| California State University Dominguez Hills | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 76% |
Admission |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $108 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 16,426 students)
CSUDH vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or CSN?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 69.7% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at CSUDH than College of Southern Nevada ($17,622.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than CSN ($5,068 vs. $7,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 47.6% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($10,866 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than College of Southern Nevada (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 94% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($9,819 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or CSN? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSN and CSUDH.
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $10,800 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $3,462 lower median federal student loan debt than CSUDH graduates. ($10,500 vs. $13,962)
- CSN graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CSUDH graduates. ($108 vs. $144)
- More CSUDH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/