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NSC UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay UWSP Buffalo State College DePaul Marquette University| College of Southern Nevada | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | UWM | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,901 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,866 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,685 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,061 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 78% |
Admission |
CSN | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CSN | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSN | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CSN | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSN | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 22,676 students)
CSN vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 139.2% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at UWM than College of Southern Nevada ($19,956.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than UWM ($7,685 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,866 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than College of Southern Nevada (78% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 17.8% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($5,963 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or CSN .
CSN vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN or UWM? 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 UWM and CSN.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $10,100 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $14,458 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($10,500 vs. $24,958)
- CSN graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/