CSN vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

College of Southern Nevada is larger than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (28,313 students vs. 27,431 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• College of Southern Nevada is located in Las Vegas, NV (Large City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• College of Southern Nevada is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: College of Southern Nevada 18:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 34.6% lower than at College of Southern Nevada ($8,638 vs. $13,200).
• Out-of-state tuition is 70.9% higher at CSN than at South Texas College (about $5,404 more per year; $13,024 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at South Texas College than at College of Southern Nevada (86% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by South Texas College students is 31.6% larger than aid received by College of Southern Nevada students ($7,547 vs. $5,734).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both CSN and South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.