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NSC UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout UNLV Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona| College of Southern Nevada | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | UWO | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,901 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,866 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,685 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,061 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 87% |
Admission |
CSN | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
CSN | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $245 |
Diversity |
CSN | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
CSN | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSN | UWO | ||
| 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 UWO based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 13,705 students)
CSN vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 89.8% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at UWO than College of Southern Nevada ($13,995.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than UWO ($7,685 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 22.2% lower than costs at College of Southern Nevada ($8,894 vs. $10,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than College of Southern Nevada (87% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Southern Nevada students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($5,061 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or CSN .
CSN vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN or UWO? 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 UWO and CSN.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $8,100 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $13,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($10,500 vs. $23,748)
- CSN graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($108 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/