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NSC UNLV Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona Great Basin College| College of Southern Nevada | Western Nevada College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSN | WNC | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 28,901 | 3,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csn.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSN | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,383 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,284 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,866 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,685 | $16,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,061 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 91% |
Admission |
CSN | WNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CSN | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSN | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $117 |
Diversity |
CSN | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
CSN | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CSN | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than WNC based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 3,582 students)
CSN vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSN or WNC?
- College of Southern Nevada and WNC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($3,383.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CSN as Western Nevada College ($11,284.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than WNC ($7,685 vs. $16,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 28.4% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($10,866 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Nevada College than College of Southern Nevada (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Nevada College students is 30% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($6,579 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, CSN or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or CSN .
CSN vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSN or WNC? 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 WNC and CSN.
- Graduates from College of Southern Nevada earn on average $2,300 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $33,700)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $816 lower median federal student loan debt than WNC graduates. ($10,500 vs. $11,316)
- CSN graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than WNC graduates. ($108 vs. $117)
- More WNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/